Wednesday, January 7, 2009 @5:40am CST
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Wednesday, January 7, 2009 @5:25am CST
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Weather Discussion
Wednesday, January 7, 2009 @5:13am CST
Weather synopsis from Meteorologist Marcus Bailey - More snow on the ground for our Wednesday morning commute.  The big story for today will be the windy conditions, with wind speeds hitting 15-20 mph, with gusts up to 30 mph at times.  We look dry for Thursday and most of Friday before a quick hitting clipper moves through Friday night/Saturday morning.  A quite weather pattern through the rest of the weekend with seasonable temperatures through Monday.
Man in Custody After Late Night Stabbing
Wednesday, January 7, 2009 @4:00am CST
Reported by: WMBD/WYZZ News Staff

WMBD/WYZZ – BLOOMINGTON -  A man is custody for stabbing another man at a Bloomington bar Tuesday night.

 

Bradley's Defense Swarms ISU, 56-52
Tuesday, January 6, 2009 @9:38pm CST
Reported by: WMBD/WYZZ-TV STAFF
Chris Roberts and Theron Wilson led Bradley with 12 points apiece. But it was their defense which made the difference.
Wesleyan Women Jump to No. 1
Tuesday, January 6, 2009 @9:30pm CST
Reported by: WMBD/WYZZ-TV STAFF
The Illinois Wesleyan women's basketball team is making history.
Prep Scoreboard for Jan. 6
Tuesday, January 6, 2009 @9:15pm CST
Reported by: WMBD/WYZZ-TV STAFF
Girls, boys basketball
Miami Waives Shaun Livingston
Tuesday, January 6, 2009 @8:52pm CST
Reported by: WMBD/WYZZ-TV STAFF
Shaun Livingston is looking for another NBA team.
The I-74 Rivalry Hits River City
Tuesday, January 6, 2009 @8:08pm CST
Reported by: Bret Lemoine - WMBD/WYZZ TV


WMBD/WYZZ TV –PEORIA – It's a big night for basketball in Central Illinois. The Bradley Braves take on the ISU Redbirds at Carver Arena in Peoria. It's a bitter battle for both teams...
Krupa Heads to Springfield
Tuesday, January 6, 2009 @6:12pm CST
Reported by: WMBD/WYZZ TV - Sarah Barwacz

WMBD/WYZZ TV – PEORIA -- Joan Krupa lost the race for the 92nd State Representative District but will soon take a seat in Springfield.

Prairie Thunder Release Scoring Leader
Tuesday, January 6, 2009 @6:12pm CST
Reported by: WMBD/WYZZ-TV STAFF
One day he's setting records, the next he;s out of a job.
Officer is on Leave after Deadly Police Chase
Tuesday, January 6, 2009 @6:09pm CST
Reported by: Christy Stelzer WMBD/WYZZ Reporter
WMBD/WYZZ— Bloomington— Autopsy results say a man who led police on a high-speed chase died from gunshot wounds to the head and lower extremities just after 10 p.m. Monday. Now, a Bloomington officer is on administrative leave after his role during a deadly police chase.
Freshmen Congressional Candidates Sworn In
Tuesday, January 6, 2009 @6:06pm CST
Reported by: WMBD/WYZZ TV - Sarah Barwacz

WMBD/WYZZ TV – PEORIA -- Two of Central Illinois' freshmen congressmen are now sworn in. That includes McLean County Representative Debbie Halvorson from the 11th district, and Aaron Schock from the 18th.

Local Residents React To Gaza Fighting
Tuesday, January 6, 2009 @5:56pm CST
Reported by: WMBD/WYZZ Brandon Arnold
WMBD/WYZZ - Peoria - As the fighting in the Gaza Strip continues, people in Illinois are voicing their concerns over the conflict.
Tazewell Immunization Clinics
Tuesday, January 6, 2009 @4:57pm CST
Reported by: WMBD/WYZZ News Department
WMBD/WYZZ - Tazewell County - The Tazewell County Health Department has scheduled the January 2009 Immunization Clinics.

Ice Storm Clean-up Continues
Tuesday, January 6, 2009 @4:24pm CST
Reported by: WMBD/WYZZ Brandon Arnold
WMBD/WYZZ - Peoria - The major ice storm that hit central Illinois weeks ago is long gone, but clean-up is still taking place around the city of Peoria.
Rally For Healthy Babies
Tuesday, January 6, 2009 @4:19pm CST
Reported by: WMBD/WYZZ Brandon Arnold
WMBD/WYZZ - Peoria - The March of Dimes is teaming up with the Peoria Rivermen to put on a “Rally for Healthy Babies”.
Pontiac Plant to Remain Open
Tuesday, January 6, 2009 @3:24pm CST
Reported by: WMBD/WYZZ TV News Staff
WMBD/WYZZ – PEORIA - Good news for Pontiac, the Interlake Plant will remain open. The shelving and fixtures manufacturing plant has been bought by a Spanish company called Mecalux. Union employees were notified about a possible shut down last week.  Pontiac Mayor Scott McCoy says the company has no plans to shut down during the transition.
Schock On CBS Early Show
Tuesday, January 6, 2009 @12:53pm CST
Reported by: WMBD/WYZZ TV News Staff
WMBD/WYZZ - CBS  - Congressman Aaron Schock is also making national headlines as the first US Representative to be born in the 1980's.  Click here to watch Schock's story on the CBS Early Show.

Letter from Col James D. "Bullet" McGinley

Burris Prevented From Being Sworn-in as U.S. Senator
Tuesday, January 6, 2009 @10:02am CST
Reported by: WMBD/WYZZ TV News Staff

WMBD/WYZZ TV - (REGIONAL NEWS SERVICE) -- Illinois Senate appointee Roland Burris is at the U.S. Capitol and says he was prevented from being sworn-in to succeed President-elect Barack Obama.

December Sales Down For Mitsubishi
Tuesday, January 6, 2009 @7:17am CST
Reported by: WMBD/WYZZ News Staff

WMBD/WYZZ – NORMAL -- December sales weren't looking too good for Mitsubishi motors.

 

Tuesday, January 6, 2009 @6:43am CST
STAYING HEALTHY AT RIVERPLEX

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Tuesday, January 6, 2009 @5:40am CST
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Tuesday, January 6, 2009 @5:25am CST
DEUCE

Submitted by Mark Ward
Tuesday, January 6, 2009 @5:25am CST
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Signs you're watching too much football.
Man In Critical Condition After Being Shot
Tuesday, January 6, 2009 @4:47am CST
Reported by: WMBD/WYZZ News Staff

WMBD/WYZZ – PEORIA – A man is in critical condition after being shot multiple times.

 

Robbery Suspect Dead After Police Shootout
Monday, January 5, 2009 @10:40pm CST
Reported by: WMBD/WYZZ TV News Staff

WMBD/WYZZ –McLEAN CO. - The man responsible for a high-speed car chase following an armed robbery in the Twin Cities, is dead after a police shootout.

Titans Ready for Titanic CCIW Schedule
Monday, January 5, 2009 @9:51pm CST
Reported by: Kurt Pegler - WMBD/WYZZ-TV
Most coaches split their seasons into three parts: non-conference, conference and post-season.
ISU/Bradley Gear Up for Showdown
Monday, January 5, 2009 @9:40pm CST
Reported by: WMBD/WYZZ-TV STAFF
Jim Les has never lost to Illinois State on the Carver Arena floor.
Creve Coeur Boil Order Ends
Monday, January 5, 2009 @7:19pm CST
Creve Coeur Boil Order Ends
Tree Limb Removal
Monday, January 5, 2009 @7:16pm CST
Peoria Tree Limb Removal Schedule
Former ESDA Head Sentenced
Monday, January 5, 2009 @7:13pm CST
Former McDonough ESDA Head Sentenced
Peorian Sentenced for Bank Robbery
Monday, January 5, 2009 @7:09pm CST
Peorian Sentenced for Bank Robbery
Dist. 150 Cuts Inevitable
Monday, January 5, 2009 @6:31pm CST
Reported by: Bret Lemoine - WMBD/WYZZ TV


WMBD/WYZZ TV –PEORIA – Peoria's School District 150 will soon face serious cuts. District administrators say they're already in a $2.8 million shortfall for the current school year, and they're facing a projected $7.5 million deficit for the coming school year.
Downtown Bloomington Renovations
Monday, January 5, 2009 @5:53pm CST
Reported by: Christy Stelzer WMBD/WYZZ Reporter

WMBD/WYZZ— Bloomington— Bloomington leaders want to know what you want improved in downtown. New Downtown Bloomington Association Director Erika Kubsch says there is a strategy meeting scheduled with the public for next week.

Possible TIF District in Normal
Monday, January 5, 2009 @5:48pm CST
Reported by: Christy Stelzer WMBD/WYZZ Reporter

WMBD/WYZZ— Normal— The owner of two historic buildings in Normal needs some help preserving them. It’s the former Illinois Soldiers’ and Sailors’ Children’s School campus administrative building and infirmary.

Peoria Catholic Bishop Target of Protest
Monday, January 5, 2009 @4:53pm CST
Reported by: Lori Obert - WMBD/WYZZ TV
WMBD/WYZZ - PEORIA --Protestors gather today demanding answers from Peoria Catholic Bishop Daniel Jenky.
Wandering Help
Monday, January 5, 2009 @4:48pm CST
WMBD/WYZZ TV - PEORIA - A local organization wants to combat a potentially deadly behavior that can accompany Alzheimer's disease.
Redbirds Closer, Still Unranked
Monday, January 5, 2009 @4:37pm CST
Reported by: WMBD/WYZZ-TV STAFF
Undefeated Illinois State is climbing the charts but the Redbirds still aren't a national hit.
CAT Spreading South
Monday, January 5, 2009 @4:36pm CST
Reported by: WMBD/WYZZ TV News Staff

WMBD/WYZZ –PONTIAC- Caterpillar's newest venture will set up shop in Little Rock, Arkansas.  The Arkansas’ Governor and CAT announce they will now build motor graders in the Capitol City.  The new 70,000 square foot operation will allow CAT's Decatur plant to expand and focus just on mining trucks.  The Little Rock location will bring 600 jobs and should be up and running by early 2010.

The "Cold" Truth About Arthritis Pain
Monday, January 5, 2009 @4:31pm CST
Reported by: WMBD/WYZZ Brandon Arnold
WMBD/WYZZ - Peoria - The cold, winter months can cause a few extra problems for people with arthritis, but the temperature outside may not be the only thing causing those aches and pains.

Flood Update
Monday, January 5, 2009 @4:16pm CST
Reported by: WMBD/WYZZ News Department
WMBD/WYZZ - Peoria - As flood waters continue to recede along the Illinois River, some minor clean-up efforts were taking place along the Peoria riverfront Monday.
Reaction to Gaza Strip Fighting
Monday, January 5, 2009 @3:24pm CST
Reported by: WMBD/WYZZ TV - Sarah Barwacz

WMBD/WYZZ TV – PEORIA -- Some Central Illinois residents are reacting to fighting in the Gaza Strip.

Letter from Marine Guard Detachment Algiers

Letter from Richard Compton, Chaplain, JPOTF