Breanna Rittman

Jordan Janae Doss-Watson, Briana Stevenson, Emonnii Jennings, Patrick Pollard, and other titleholders of the 2026 Peoria Juneteenth titleholders are ready to inspire and empower the next generation…

PEORIA, Ill. (WMBD) — June is Men’s Mental Health Month and researchers are sharing their findings on what’s keeping Black men from pursuing careers in the mental health workforce. Aaron Mallory, foun...

BLOOMINGTNORMAL, Ill. (WMBD) — Bloomington-Normal’s Miss Juneteenth Mackenzie McCray and Little Miss Juneteenth Journey Lawson made their public debut over the weekend as they were introduced at th...

Breanna Rittman PEORIA, Ill. (WMBD) — Heartland Health Services hosted its fourth annual Back-to-School Bash on Wednesday.

Breanna Rittman BLOOMINGTON, Ill. (WMBD) — A barber in Bloomington is giving back to her community by providing free haircuts for students as they return to school.

Jamonica Rolle, Ed.D., has begun her role as the new president of Illinois Central College and plans to conduct a listening and learning tour during her first 100 days.

PEORIA, Ill. (WMBD) -- The Peoria Riverfront Museum is continuing to honor the legacy of the late comedian Richard Pryor during its Museum Conversations series featuring his daughter, Dr.

CENTRAL ILLINOIS (WMBD) -- The Central Illinois Pakistan Day celebration is happening this weekend to celebrate and educate people about Pakistani Culture.

Illinois State University is nearing the completion of its National Pan-Hellenic Council Plaza fundraising campaign, which commemorates the university's historically Black fraternities and sororities ...

NORMAL, Ill. (WMBD) — Illinois State University students, alumni and friends are eager to see the completion of the National Pan-Hellenic Council Plaza, spotlighting the historically Black fraternities and sororities.