Category Archives: Top Stories
Attorney hired for Georgia man accused in deadly shooting of Peoria teen
The 20-year old appeared in a McLean County courtroom on Tuesday. (Photo courtesy: McLean County Law and Justice Center) By WMBD TV MCLEAN COUNTY – With an attorney finally on board his defense ...
Jun 04, 2024
Bloomington Bison announces its first season schedule
The Bison released their schedule Tuesday afternoon. (Photo courtesy: Bloomington Bison/Facbook)By WMBD BLOOMINGTON – The Bloomington Bison announced its full 72-game schedule for the 2024-2025 ...
Jun 04, 2024
Seven local individuals honored with Heartland President Medallion Award
The seven individuals were recently honored at Heartland’s campus. (Photo courtesy: Heartland Community College) By Blake Haas NORMAL – Heartland Community College recently recognized seve...
Jun 04, 2024
Congressman LaHood addresses recent farm bill amendment
Congressman Darin LaHood (R-Dunlap) spoke with WJBC’s Scott Miller. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File)By Blake HaasBLOOMINGTON – An amendment to the 2024 farm bill could prohibit intoxicating hem...
Jun 04, 2024
Illinois Gov. Pritzker makes a case for President Biden to be reelected on national TV
Gov. Pritzker made his case on national TV this week. (Photo courtesy; JB Pritzker/File)By Dave Dahl SPRINGFIELD – A president in office is trying to make progress. A convicted felon running aga...
Jun 04, 2024
Pair arrested in Pontiac for crack cocaine and cannabis
The pair remain behind bars. (Photo courtesy: Livingston County Sheriff’s Office) By Blake Haas LIVINGSTON COUNTY – Two individuals in Livingston County stand accused of manufacturing crac...
Jun 03, 2024
Woman from Normal dead after Friday morning I-74 crash
The crash remains under investigation. (Photo courtesy: Flickr)By WMBD TV and Blake Haas PEORIA – The driver of an SUV involved in a two-vehicle collision on Interstate 74 early Friday morning i...
May 31, 2024 The man remains behind bars. (Photo courtesy: File)
UPDATED: Bradley President resigns; Board of Trustees chair to replace him
Dr. Standifird resigned Friday morning. (Photo courtesy: Bradley University)By WMBD TV PEORIA – After a year of sweeping budget cuts and amid lower enrollment, Bradley University announced a maj...
May 31, 2024
Leaders from Bloomington plan housing symposium to address local housing crunch
Bloomington City Manager Jeff Jurgens spoke with WJBC’s Scott Miller. (Photo courtesy: Blake Haas/WJBC)By Blake Haas BLOOMINGTON – Leaders from Bloomington want to address the housing crun...
May 31, 2024
Midwest Food Bank partners with Amazon to deliver food across the country
Amazon has been a partner of Midwest Food Bank since 2022. (Photo courtesy: Midwest Food Bank/Facebook)By Blake Haas NORMAL – As part of a pilot program, one of the world’s largest shippin...
May 31, 2024
