Category Archives: Top Stories
Illinois man convicted for attempting to sex traffic a minor
This case was investigated by the FBI Springfield field office and Illinois State Police. (Facebook/IllinoisStatePolice)By WMBD-TVMETAMORA – A Metamora man was found guilty of one count of attem...
Jun 16, 2023
Towanda bicyclist killed in car crash
Authorities are investigating the accident. (Photo courtesy: Flickr/File) By WMBD NewsUPDATE: McLean County Coroner Kathy Yoder has identified the victim as 69-year-old Craig E. Ryan of Bloomington. T...
Jun 09, 2023
Two men sentenced to prison for robbing local pawn shop
The men were recently sentenced in a McLean County court room. (Photo courtesy: Bloomington Police) By Blake Haas BLOOMINGTON – Two men in Bloomington are heading to prison after being found gui...
Jun 09, 2023
Illinois Treasurer’s Office hosting agriculture photo contest
Illinois Treasurer Mike Frerichs (WJBC File Photo)By Jake FogalILLINOIS – Young photographers in Illinois are being encouraged by the Illinois State Treasurer’s Office to submit their best...
Jun 09, 2023
Special Olympics Illinois Summer Games this weekend in Normal
The Summer Games will begin on Friday and will run through the weekend culminating on Sunday. (Photo Courtesy of Special Olympics Illinois)By Jake FogalNORMAL – The Special Olympics Illinois Sum...
Jun 09, 2023
Gibson City student dead after crash in Ford County
Ford County authorities are still investigating the crash. (WJBC File Photo)By Jake FogalFORD COUNTY – Local emergency services in Ford County responded to a single vehicle accident Tuesday afte...
May 31, 2023
Bloomington Police arrest man following shots fired incident
Anyone with information should contact the Bloomington Police Department at 309-820-8888. (WJBC File Photo)By Jake FogalBLOOMIINGTON – Bloomington Police made an arrest Sunday morning related to...
May 22, 2023
Seventh graders at Kinglsey Junior High have Genius Hour Open House
Genius Hour, or 20% Time, is a way to explore your creativity during part of your work day. This practice is how Post-It Notes and Gmail were invented. (Google Maps)By WMBD-TVOn Thursday, students at ...
May 19, 2023
Bakana guilty of all charges connected to 2021 fatal shooting
Authorities are still looking for Bakana. (Photo courtesy: McLean County Jail/WMBD-TV) By WMBD-TVMCLEAN COUNTY – Michael Bakana has been found guilty of all charges connected to the Jan. 30, 202...
May 12, 2023
Bloomington honors water professionals amid celebration of Drinking Water Week
The city invites and encourages the public to learn more about how truly vital clean, safe water is in daily life and its role in protecting public health and the environment. (Photo by Steve Johnson/...
May 09, 2023
