Category Archives: Local News
Illinois public school superintendents have a new voice
Former LeRoy superintendent Gary Tipsord is the new executive director of the Illinois Association of Regional School Superintendents. (Photo courtesy IARSS)By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – Public scho...
Dec 22, 2023
Bloomington man sentenced for attempted enticement of child
Bosaw was convicted in August 2023. For the enticement of a minor, he faced a minimum of 10 years and possibly up to life imprisonment. (Flickr)By WMBD-TVBLOOMINGTON – A Bloomington man was sent...
Dec 22, 2023
Connect Transit announces Christmas hours
The service will be shutting down early on Sunday and will be closed Monday, Christmas Day. (WJBC File Photo)By WMBD-TVNORMAL – Connect Transit, serving the Bloomington-Normal area, has announce...
Dec 21, 2023
Farmer City police looking for missing teen
16-year-old Raheem Crowder was last seen near Green and Thomas Streets at approximately 7:40 p.m. on Monday. (WMBD-TV)By WMBD-TVFARMER CITY – The Farmer City Police Department asked the public f...
Dec 21, 2023
Natural playground at Colene Hoose inviting more wildlife
It was a joint project with volunteers from the John Wesley Powell Audobon Society. (Photo Courtesy of WMBD-TV)By WMBD-TVNORMAL – Colene Hoose Elementary School added another aspect for wildlife...
Dec 21, 2023
IDPH chief medical officer: Covid hasn’t gone away
State health officials remind the precautions still apply – wash your hands frequently, and consider wearing a mask – when you get to the holiday dinners and parties. (WJBC file photo)By D...
Dec 20, 2023
New legislation for rural education
By law, the council is required to have five superintendents, one principal, and one student. (WJBC File Photo)By WMBD-TVPEORIA – Rural schools in Illinois fought to have their voices heard.Stat...
Dec 19, 2023
Illinois population drops for 10th year
Illinois had the 3rd-largest population loss this year behind only New York and California. (Flickr)By WMBD-TV CHICAGO – Illinois underwent its 10th straight year of population decline, accordin...
Dec 19, 2023
Heartland College announces grant for students with learning challenges
The HALO program is a higher education experience for students with intellectual or developmental disabilities as well as learning challenges. (WJBC File Photo)By WMBD-TVNORMAL – Heartland Commu...
Dec 19, 2023
Illinois minimum wage increasing on Jan. 1
This is the sixth increase in the state's minimum wage since 2019. (Flickr)By WMBD-TVSPRINGFIELD – The minimum wage will increase for Illinois residents in 2024.According to an Illinois news rel...
Dec 19, 2023
