Category Archives: Local News
Evidentiary hearing held for the Barton McNeil case
Since his conviction, he has remained steadfast in his innocence. This evidentiary hearing happened after McNeil's petition for a new trial. (WMBD-TV File Photo)By WMBD-TVBLOOMINGTON – Imprisone...
Nov 22, 2023
State Police teams up with local departments for ‘Operation Unplugged’ to stop speeders
The departments conducted ‘Operation Unplugged’ on Nov. 16. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Blake Haas MCLEAN COUNTY – Authorities in McLean County are cracking down on speeders near ...
Nov 21, 2023
Seven fire departments responded to DeWitt County home fire Monday night
The cause of the fire remains under investigation. (Photo courtesy: Clinton Fire Department/Facebook) By Blake Haas DEWITT COUNTY – Fire investigators in DeWitt County are working to determine h...
Nov 21, 2023
16-year-old boy shot Monday night on Bloomington’s south side
Anyone with information should contact Detective Jordan Downing at 309-434-2587 or Jdowning@cityblm.org.(WJBC file photo)By Neil DoyleBLOOMINGTON – Bloomington police are probing a shooting Mond...
Nov 21, 2023
Rivian CEO now responsible for product functions
WMBD-TV can be reached at news@wjbc.com. (WJBC FIle Photo)By WMBD-TVNORMAL – An 8-K Form with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission shows that Rivian’s CEO will be undertaki...
Nov 21, 2023
ISP responds to Mackinaw crash with life-threatening injuries
The accident remains under investigation. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File)By WMBD-TVMACKINAW – Illinois State Police arrived on the scene of a crash near Leopold Street in Mackinaw for a crash with l...
Nov 21, 2023
State football finals returning to Hancock Stadium this weekend
Thousands are expected for the state finals this weekend. (Photo courtesy: Illinois State) By Blake HaasNORMAL – Illinois High School Association state football finals return to Hancock Stadium ...
Nov 20, 2023
Red Cross reminds the holidays are high time for kitchen fires
Mara Thompson, spokeswoman for the American Red Cross in Illinois, says in addition to having a pan lid ready to smother a fire there are other ways to prepare. (WJBC file photo)By Dave DahlSPRINGFIEL...
Nov 20, 2023
City leaders reflect 10 years after tornado in Washington
Washington, Ill. did not get federal relief despite being hit by a major tornado in 2013. (WJBC file photo)By WJBC Staff and WMBD-TVWASHINGTON – Ten years after a deadly EF-4 tornado with maximu...
Nov 17, 2023
Scott vs Scott Challenge going five years strong for Salvation Army
Scott Miller and Scott Laughlin rang bells for the Salvation Army at the red kettles on Thursday at Blain’s Farm and Fleet in Bloomington. (Scott Miller/WJBC)By WMBD-TVBLOOMINGTON – It's t...
Nov 17, 2023
