Category Archives: Top Stories
New policy in Gibson City school district bans cell phones in the middle school
Gibson City joins local districts, like Clinton, to ban cell phones inside the classroom. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File)By Blake Haas GIBSON CITY – Elementary students returning to the classroom in...
Aug 08, 2024
Caterpillar contractor from Michigan dies at Peoria Proving Ground facility
The incident remains under investigation. (Photo courtesy: CAT/Facebook) By WMBD PEORIA – An investigation is underway after a contractor from Michigan died Wednesday night inside Caterpillar's ...
Aug 08, 2024 (Photo courtesy: CAT)
Leader of BN Area Convention and Visitors’ Bureau resigns
Howard leaves the post after 20-years on the job. (Photo courtesy: BN Visitors Bureau/Facebook) By Blake Haas BLOOMINGTON – A 20-year leader of the Bloomington-Normal Area Convention and Visitor...
Aug 08, 2024
Gov. Pritzker officially opens Illinois State Fair at ribbon cutting in Springfield
Gov. Pritzker (left) has peace offering for newspaper reporter Brenden Moore (right), who is pro-ketchup. (Photo courtesy: Dave Dahl/WJBC)By Dave Dahl SPRINGFIELD – Gov. JB Pritzker led a ribbon...
Aug 08, 2024
COVID-19 is experiencing an uptick in Central Illinois, but what does it mean?
COVID-19 deaths were also up 1.3% last week, and emergency room visits for COVID-19 were up 18.7% last week. (WJBC File Photo)By WMBD-TVCENTRAL ILLINOIS – Positive COVID-19 tests are going up on...
Aug 08, 2024
USPS warning customers of tracking text scams
Scammers may disguise themselves as a government agency or bank to make themselves look legitimate. (WJBC File Photo)By WMBD-TVCENTRAL ILLINOIS – The United States Postal Service (USPS) is warni...
Aug 08, 2024 (Photo courtesy: file)
Bird tests positive for West Nile Virus in McLean County
West Nile Virus is a disease spread by mosquitoes that can result in brain inflammation known as encephalitis. (Flickr)By Jake FogalNORMAL – The McLean County Health Department is reminding comm...
Aug 07, 2024
Local EMA encouraging people with dementia to use Care Trak
The device bridges the gap for those with dementia who still have some independence and their families aren't quite ready for them to go to a senior living center. (Photo Courtesy of WMBD-TV)By WMBD-T...
Aug 07, 2024
Bloomington martial arts studio owner named ‘master instructor’ by association
Elisha Coffrin (middle) posed for a picture. (Photo courtesy: ATA Martial Arts/Facebook)By WMBD BLOOMINGTON – The co-owner of Coffrin's ATA Martial Arts has been given the title of master instru...
Aug 06, 2024
Bloomington eyecare practice plans to lay off 100 employees
The eye care practice is located inside the old State Farm building in downtown Bloomington. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File)By WMBD TV BLOOMINGTON – A Bloomington eye care practice will soon be layi...
Aug 06, 2024
