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Groundbreaking for new air traffic control tower at Peoria’s airport
The Peoria International Airport. (Photo courtesy: Peoria International Airport: Facebook) By WMBD TV PEORIA – Elected officials and those were on hand Monday to herald in a new era for the Gen....
Oct 21, 2024
Springfield Black leader upset after Judge rules to delay accused Sonya Massey murder status hearing
Teresa Haley, a Springfield Black leader, says she speaks for Sonya Massey's family and is upset a judge postponed a status hearing set for MondayBy Dave Dahl SPRINGFIELD – Justice delayed is ju...
Oct 21, 2024
Illinois State University cut the ribbon on its future of healthcare training Thursday
Leaders held a ribbon cutting ceremony on Thursday. (Photo courtesy: Illinois State University/Facebook) By WMBD TV NORMAL – Illinois State University cut the ribbon on its future of healthcare ...
Oct 18, 2024
Bloomington Bison open season this weekend at Grossinger Motors Arena
By WJBCBLOOMINGTON – The inaugural season for the Bloomington Bison kicks off this weekend at Grossinger Motors Arena against the Toledo Walleye.To celebrate hockey’s return to Bloomington...
Oct 18, 2024
Bloomington partnering with Salvation Army to expand shelter services
The shelter is located in the Salvation Army's cafeteria, on West Washington Street. (Photo courtesy of WMBD-TV)By WMBD-TVBLOOMINGTON – The city of Bloomington announced a collaboration with the...
Oct 17, 2024
Public safety discussed after string of violence in Normal
There would be a ban on amplified sound, unless it is for a town-sanctioned event or if an event has a permit from the town's parks and recreation department. (Photo Courtesy of WMBD-TV)By WMBD-TVNORM...
Oct 17, 2024
Interstate 74 near Morton shutdown overnight after deadly crash
The crash occurred around 10 p.m. Wednesday on I-74 eastbound near Morton. (WJBC File Photo)By WMBD-TVMORTON – A crash left one person dead and another person injured last night on Interstate 74...
Oct 17, 2024
Goodwill received $15,000 to help those in need in Central Illinois
The grant is $15,000. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By WMBD TV CENTRAL ILLINOIS – Goodwill Industries of Central Illinois has received money to help unemployed, under-employed and dislocated worke...
Oct 16, 2024
In final public transit hearing, downstate operators join chorus for more state funding
Sen. Don DeWitte, R-St. Charles, speaks at a Senate Transportation Committee hearing. DeWitte is the Republican spokesperson for the committee. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Andrew Adams)By ANDREW A...
Oct 16, 2024
Tazewell County Clerk announces new program to protect against fraud
The clerk announced during a mid-morning news conference the new Property Fraud Review And Referral Initiative. (WJBC File Photo)By WMBD-TVPEKIN – Records in Tazewell County will be a bit safe, ...
Oct 16, 2024
