Category Archives: Top Stories
National Guard convoy vehicle involved in crash on Interstate 55
The guard spokesman said vehicles were headed north to Marseilles Training Center for weekend training. (Photo courtesy: Illinois State Police/File)By WMBD-TVMCLEAN COUNTY – A vehicle from an Il...
May 03, 2024
Desmond Sterling sentenced to 75 years in prison for deadly 2023 shooting
Judge William Yoder decided the fate of Sterling this afternoon inside a McLean County courtroom. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By WMBD TV BLOOMINGTON – Desmond Sterling was sentenced to 75 years ...
May 02, 2024
State leaders remember police officers killed in the line of duty
Gov. Pritzker attended the memorial. (Photo courtesy: Gov. Pritzker/X)By Dave Dahl SPRINGFIELD – Seeing her dead daughter on a metal table was not the worst thing that’s happened to Elizab...
May 02, 2024
Rivian Automotive receives a $1.5B investment from the State of Illinois for Normal plant
Rivian founder and CEO R.J. Scaringe (right) shakes hands with Illinois Gov. Pritzker (far right) after a press conference Thursday afternoon. (Photo courtesy: Scott Miller/WJBC)By Blake Haas NOR...
May 02, 2024
Bloomington Fire Dept. wants community input
According to a City of Bloomington news release, the fire department wants to more proactive with community needs. (Facebook/Bloomington Fire Department)By WMBD-TVBLOOMINGTON – The Bloomington F...
May 02, 2024
People protesting Gaza war comply with ISU’s order to take down their tents
Protestors removed their tents after the written warnings were issued, he said. (Photo courtesy: WMBD) By WMBD TV NORMAL – People protesting the war in Gaza at Illinois State University abandone...
May 01, 2024
First West Nile virus positive bird found in Illinois
West Nile virus can be fatal in humans, so people who start to feel sick after getting a mosquito bite should watch for symptoms such as high fever and severe body aches and seek medical attention pro...
May 01, 2024
Reaction continues to pour in from community members remembering the life of Scott Laughlin
Scott Laughlin hosted mornings on WJBC for nearly two decades. By Blake Haas BLOOMINGTON – Reaction continues to pour in after the passing of long-time WJBC morning show host Scott Lau...
May 01, 2024
Normal man faces up to 30 years in prison for Central Peoria shooting last fall
He will next appear in court today to be arraigned on the charges. (Brian Turner/Flickr)By WMBD-TV PEORIA – A Normal man faces up to 30 years in prison after being charged in connection with a s...
May 01, 2024
ISU names Vice President of Academic Affairs and Provost
Dr. Yazedjian begins her role as the official Vice President for Academic Affairs and Provost on May 1, 2024. (Photo courtesy: Illinois State University)By Blake Haas NORMAL – Illinois State Uni...
Apr 30, 2024
