Category Archives: Top Stories
Bloomington business consultant announces bid to run for Ward 5 council seat
Mike Straza. (Photo courtesy: Mike Straza)By Blake HaasBLOOMINGTON – A former mayoral candidate in Bloomington announced his plans on Monday to run for Ward 5.Mike Straza, a business consultant ...
Aug 26, 2024
Five charged in video gaming machines theft ring locally and across Illinois
Attorney General Kwami Raoul. (Photo courtesy: Dave Dahl/WJBC) By WMBD TV MCLEAN COUNTY – The state's top prosecutor announced charges against five men for a burglary ring that resulted in dozen...
Aug 26, 2024
Former Sangamon County Deputy, accused of killing Sonya Massey, appears in court
Raymond Massey (left), Sonya Massey's uncle, also talked to reporters. (Photo courtesy: Dave Dahl/File)By Dave Dahl SPRINGFIELD – Monday morning saw a brief status hearing in the case of Sean Gr...
Aug 26, 2024
Local community members hold open forum on the housing crisis
President of the Bloomington Revivalists, Noah Tang said having individual developers, instead of corporate developers, is one way to make homes affordable again. (Photo Courtesy of WMBD-TV)By WMBD-TV...
Aug 26, 2024
No ‘slated’ GOP candidates will be kept off ballot after rulings from Supreme Court, elections board
The Illinois Supreme Court is pictured in Springfield. (Capitol News Illinois file photo) By JERRY NOWICKICapitol News Illinoisjnowicki@capitolnewsillinois.com SPRINGFIELD - A law banning politic...
Aug 23, 2024
Up to 18 cows still on the run in Douglas Co. as search efforts continue
All lanes were reopened for traffic around 9:13 a.m. (Photo courtesy; USDA/File)By WMBD TV TUSCOLA – After a semi-trailer hauling 67 cows rolled over on I-57 in Tuscola overnight, authorities an...
Aug 23, 2024
White substance in Bloomington creek found to be paint, fire department says
The paint leak remains under investigation. (Photo courtesy: BFD/Facebook) By WMBD TV BLOOMINGTON – A white substance found in a creek near the intersection of Airport Road and North Hershey Roa...
Aug 23, 2024
Teen dies after medical emergency at Normal High School
This incident is being investigated by the McLean County Coroner's Office with assistance from the Normal Police Department. (WJBC File Photo)By WMBD-TV & Jake FogalNORMAL – A 15-year-old gi...
Aug 23, 2024
Federals funds secured for Bloomington road project
Representative LaHood secured $2 million for the $22 million project. Other funding is coming from motor fuel tax. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File)By WMBD-TVBLOOMINGTON – Congressman Darin LaHood vis...
Aug 23, 2024
Heartland Community College allots $35 million for infrastructure projects
The college's Board of Trustees allotted $35 million for general obligation debt certificates. (WJBC File Photo)By WMBD-TV NORMAL – Heartland Community College is planning for its future.The col...
Aug 22, 2024
