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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
Carle Health to offer free Mammograms Friday at Normal outpatient center
Proof of age and income will be requested for those who hope to get the free Mammograms. (Facebook/Carle BroMenn Medical Center)By WMBD-TVNORMAL – The Carle BroMenn Outpatient Center will be off...
Oct 16, 2024
Bloomington doctor faces up to seven years in prison for alleged sexual abuse
Brown came to Bloomington last year with the OSF HealthCare St. Joseph's Medical Center as a resident in their Family Medicine Residency Program. (Photo courtesy: Flickr)By WMBD-TVBLOOMINGTON – ...
Oct 16, 2024
Rural school district looking to improve its facilities
The project would cost $70 million in total, with the remaining $25 million coming through fund balances and other district finances. (Photo Courtesy of WMBD-TV)By WMBD-TVFAIRBURY – Changes coul...
Oct 16, 2024
Tazewell County Clerk announces new program to protect against fraud
That alert program, which is provided through a contract with Fidlar Technologies, is in place at more than 70 counties in Illinois. (Photo courtesy: Flicker/File)By WMBD TV TAZEWELL COUNTY – Re...
Oct 15, 2024
Top Illinois Republican wants to make it more difficult for non-citizens to vote
Top Illinois Republican Toni McCombie. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File)By Dave Dahl SPRINGFIELD – A top Illinois Republican wants to make it more difficult for non-citizens - intentionally or not - t...
Oct 11, 2024
Police peacefully de-escalate domestic disturbance incident in Normal
Police were called Thursday afternoon to the 1500 block of Northbrook Drive in Normal for a domestic disturbance and barricade situation. (Photo courtesy WMBD-TV)By WJBC StaffNORMAL – Officers p...
Oct 11, 2024
Rivian expansion approved by Normal’s Planning Commission, now goes before town council
The expansion would help Rivian Automotive with materials and other logistical travel. (WJBC file photo)By WMBD-TVNORMAL – A facility that would be built on the west side of Rivian Motorway was ...
Oct 11, 2024
