Category Archives: Top Stories
McLean County tornado count up to 5 from June 13 storms
The weather service's survey crew notes it was very difficult to decipher the damage from straight-line winds vs. where tornadoes touched down. (Photo courtesy of Devin Pitts)By WMBD-TVMCLEAN COUNTY &...
Jun 18, 2024
City of Bloomington addressing water utility billing glitch
The city decided to compensate for the overcharge by waiving the utility tax for all accounts charged over the next month. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File)By WMBD-TVBLOOMINGTON – Residents in the Cit...
Jun 18, 2024
Twin Cities nonprofit aids in successful adoption of four siblings
Hilary's foster journey turned into a successful adoption on April 25, 2024. (Photo courtesy: The baby fold/Facebook)By WMBD MCLEAN COUNTY – Expanding her heart, not once, not twice, but four ti...
Jun 17, 2024
Normal Police are adding extra patrols through July 4
The Illinois Department of Transportation provided funds for the extra patrols. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File)By Blake Haas NORMAL – Independence Day is approaching, and Normal Police plans to beef...
Jun 17, 2024
Georgia woman facing weapon charges after road rage incident in Livingston County
The woman is due back in court on July 11. (Photo courtesy: Flickr/File)By Blake HaasLIVINGSTON COUNTY – A Georgia woman stands accused of pointing a pistol at another driver last Friday on I-55...
Jun 17, 2024
Illinois State University is asking for federal help to build a new STEM lab
By Blake HaasCongressman Sorensen (D-IL) spoke with WJBC’s Scott Miller. (Photo courtesy: Scott Miller/WJBC)By Blake HaasNORMAL – Illinois State University is on the cusp of a new STEM lab...
Jun 17, 2024
Two central Illinois locations ranked in the top 100 places to live in U.S.
Bloomington gained a quality of life score of 768, and was recognized as a college town, being a home to students that attend Illinois State University, Illinois Wesleyan and Heartland Community Colle...
Jun 17, 2024 City of Bloomington. (Photo courtesy: File)
Illinois State Police seeking person of interest in Kewanee homicide
(Photo courtesy of WMBD-TV)By WMBD-TVKEWANEE – The Illinois State Police are asking for the public's help in finding a person of interest for a homicide investigation.On June 8, Kewanee police r...
Jun 17, 2024
Illinois’ Comptroller showing strong support for the state’s new budget
Illinois Comptroller Susana Mendoza. (Photo courtesy: Dave Dahl/WJBC)By Dave Dahl SPRINGFIELD – The state's fiscal year begins in two weeks. It's a tight budget year. It's a tough budget year. I...
Jun 17, 2024
Not enough lawmakers show up for a vote to send the Governor recommendation on Stateville and Logan prisons
State Rep. C.D. Davidsmeyer, the other COGFA co-chair, says tours of Stateville and Logan were eye-opening. (Photo courtesy: Flickr)By Dave Dahl SPRINGFIELD – The latest curve in the Pritzker ad...
Jun 14, 2024 (Photo courtesy: Flickr/File)
