SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Division of the Federal Bureau of Investigations leader plans to leave the state for a position at FBI headquarters in Washington, D.C. F-B-I Director Christopher Way named ...

BLOOMINGTON – The Citizen Convenience Center in Bloomington has some new hours. Beginning this week, the center will be open from 7:00 a.m. to 2:45 p.m. Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday. It ...

The Cook County Democratic Party, one of the most powerful political organizations in the state, chose to back Rep. Margaret Croke, D-Chicago, in her bid to be the next state comptroller. The ...

SPRINGFIELD – The baby Baphomet – a goatlike creature worshipped by Satanists – has taken its place alongside a Christmas tree, Nativity, and menorah in the Capitol Rotunda. Men from a Catholic group ...

BLOOMINGTON – Free bulk pickup runs Monday, Oct. 7 through Oct. 18 in the City of Bloomington. The city will be following the bulk pickup calendar starting with the Orange zone on Monday. Bulk items ...

Every Friday night throughout the season WJBC brings you coverage of the High School Football Extravaganza, sponsored by CEFCU! Pregame coverage starts at 6:50 p.m. every Friday night followed by kick ...

CLINTON – A longtime staple restaurant is closing its doors in DeWitt County after more than 24 years. The Boondocks Grill and Bait, located in a cove on Clinton Lake, announced the closure over the ...

BLOOMINGTON, Ill. (WMBD) — A former MLB player and rising country artist will perform in Bloomington in October. Former St. Louis Cardinal Adam Wainwright will be at the Bloomington Center for the ...

U.S. Rep. Robin Kelly, a Matteson Democrat, is running for Illinois’ open U.S. Senate seat, emphasizing accomplishments throughout her career. It’s the third match-up between Kelly and a candidate ...

BLOOMINGTON – A Bloomington restaurant is closing its doors after serving central Illinois for 22-years. Famous Dave’s, located at 1603 Morrissey Drive, was known for their legendary Bar-B-Que and ...

The home was fully engulfed when crews arrived on the scene last Friday. (Photo Courtesy of Flickr) DELEVAN – An 81-year-old woman was identified as the person who died in a deadly house fire last ...

BLOOMINGTON – Are you wondering what hours your town will be holding its Trick-or-Treating this Halloween?