Category Archives: Local News
Prices will increase next year at Miller Park Zoo
According to a zoo news news release, admission prices, programs, and memberships will increase starting Jan. 1, 2024. (Facebook/Miller Park Zoo)By WMBD-TVBLOOMINGTON – Miller Park Zoo announced...
Dec 19, 2023
Youth organization renovates a home in Normal
An open house was held Monday evening for Normal council members and Youthbuild's Board of Directors. (WJBC File Photo)By WMBD-TVNORMAL – A previously vacant home on Glenn Ave in Normal has been...
Dec 19, 2023
Bloomington-Normal NAACP supports state president amid controversy
Foster and Campbell-Jackson said the Bloomington-Normal Branch will continue to be a voice for the voiceless. (Dave Dahl)By WMBD-TVBLOOMINGTON/NORMAL – Leaders from the Bloomington-Normal NAACP ...
Dec 19, 2023
Over 20 giant inflatable Santas take over Lexington neighborhood
The neighborhood has drawn people to the area with this creative collaborative effort. (WMBD-TV)By WMBD-TVLEXINGTON - One subdivision in Lexington is taking the words of "Santa Claus is Coming to Town...
Dec 18, 2023
UPDATE: Tent city residents allowed to stay for now
Officials continue to work on a long-term solution. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By WJBC StaffBLOOMINGTON – Around a dozen residents staying inside tents on Bloomington’s east side can rema...
Dec 17, 2023
NAACP Illinois State Conference President speaks out after controversial remarks
Watson initially called for Haley to step down on Tuesday but has stepped down himself. (WJBC File Photo)By WMBD-TVBLOOMINGTON – NAACP Illinois State Conference President Teresa Haley is speakin...
Dec 15, 2023
Bloomington fire crews respond to Thursday morning house fire
The cause of the fire and a dollar estimate of damage are still under investigation. (Photo courtesy Bloomington Fire Department)By WJBC NewsBLOOMINGTON – The Bloomington Fire Department respond...
Dec 15, 2023
Local financial advisor reacts to Federal Reserve meeting
Chris Ruedi, a financial advisor with Savant Wealth Management spoke with WJBC’s Blake Haas. (Photo courtesy: Savant Wealth Management) By Blake Haas BLOOMINGTON – Thanks to the Federal Re...
Dec 14, 2023
Rivian Automotive signs new deal with AT&T
Rivian CEO RJ Scaringe released an image of the mock up of the vans on social media. (Photo courtesy: RJ Scaringe/Twitter) By Blake HaasNORMAL – One of the world’s largest telecommunicatio...
Dec 14, 2023
Uptown Normal is upgrading payment system in parking decks
Signage with QR codes for the app is being put up in all three parking decks now, but the change won't officially start until January 2. (WJBC file photo)By WMBD-TVNORMAL – All three parking dec...
Dec 14, 2023
