Category Archives: Local News
Heartland appoints new VP of Finance and Administration
Before working at Wittenberg, Lamb held positions at Hodges University in Florida and Marshall University in West Virginia.(Photo courtesy: WJBC/File)By WMBD-TVNORMAL – Heartland Community Colle...
Dec 13, 2023
McLean County Sheriff warns of phone scams
Any victim of financial loss is encouraged to call local law enforcement to file a report. (WJBC file photo)By WMBD-TVBLOOMINGTON – The McLean County Sheriff's Office is warning residents of a t...
Dec 13, 2023
ISU Presidential Search releases timeline of process
The application deadline is Jan. 10 and the 29-member Presidential Search Committee will narrow down the candidate pool on Jan. 25 at the next committee meeting. (Photo Illinois State University/Faceb...
Dec 13, 2023
Bloomington taking a ‘compassionate’ approach for individuals living at a small tent city
Individuals residing at the small tent city have until Friday to leave. (Photo courtesy: City of Bloomington/Facebook) By Blake HaasBLOOMINGTON – The clock is ticking for 17 people residing in a...
Dec 12, 2023
Bloomington’s Human Relations Policy aimed to be more inclusive
The council also changed the language under the definition of unlawful discrimination from "his or her," to "that person's." (WJBC file photo)By WMBD-TVBLOOMINGTON – The Bloomington City Council...
Dec 12, 2023
Bradley University cutting 15 degree programs
The news came out early Monday morning. (Photo courtesy: Bradley University/Twitter) By WMBD PEORIA – Bradley University will continue to offer degree programs in manufacturing engineering techn...
Dec 11, 2023
McLean County man facing Class X felonies for predatory criminal sexual assault
The victim in the case is younger than 13-years old. (Photo courtesy: Bloomington Police) By Blake Haas BLOOMINGTON – A 34-year-old Bloomington man faces several Class X felonies after being ind...
Dec 11, 2023
UPDATE: Illinois State University issues apology to Norfolk State after fan uses racial slur
The racial slur occurred in the second half of the game. (Photo courtesy: GoRedbirds) By Blake Haas & Jake FogalNORMAL - A return to Horton Field House on Saturday for the Illinois State Men's bas...
Dec 10, 2023
Norfolk State Head Coach alleges multiple ISU fans used racial slurs during Horton Field House game
The alleged racial slur occurred late in the second half. (Photo courtesy: GoRedbirds) By Blake HaasNORMAL – A return to Horton Field House on Saturday for the Illinois State Men’s basketb...
Dec 10, 2023
UPDATE: Small tent city residents must leave the property
The small tent city is near Home Sweet Home Ministries in Bloomington. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Blake Haas BLOOMINGTON – Those living in a small tent city in Bloomington must leave the pro...
Dec 08, 2023
