Category Archives: Local News

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...
Syndicated Author Nov 17, 2023

Bloomington Firefighters Union continues Thanksgiving Basket tradition
Monetary donations are collected year-round to prepare for the next year. (Facebook/Bloomington Fire Department)By WMBD-TVBLOOMINGTON – Bloomington Firefighters Local 49 is continuing a 36-year ...
Syndicated Author Nov 17, 2023

Bloomington Salvation Army transitions emergency warming center to “Midnight Café”
The Bloomington Salvation Army is located at 611 W. Washington Street. (WJBC file photo)By Neil DoyleBLOOMINGTON – The Salvation Army of Bloomington is changing some of the rules for its emergen...
Syndicated Author Nov 15, 2023

I-74 fatal crash victim near Bloomington identified
(WJBC file photo)By Neil DoyleBLOOMINGTON – McLean County Coroner Kathy Yoder has identified the victim of a fatal crash that happened Monday morning on Interstate 74 near Bloomington.38-year-ol...
Syndicated Author Nov 15, 2023

MCHD hosting walk-in vaccine clinic for flu and COVID
For more information about Friday's flu and COVID vaccine walk-in clinic, call the health department at (309) 888-5455. (WJBC file photo)By WJBC StaffBLOOMINGTON – The McLean County Health depar...
Syndicated Author Nov 15, 2023

Students walk out on Bradley’s campus protesting proposed cuts
Students will get to voice their concerns directly to Bradley President Stephen Standifird on November 27th at a student senate forum. (Photo courtesy WMBD-TV)By WMBD-TVPEORIA – Students and tea...
Syndicated Author Nov 15, 2023

Men Of Omega Psi Phi to host turkey giveaway in Bloomington
The turkey giveaway is happening Wednesday, Nov. 15 from 5pm to 7pm. (WJBC file photo)By WJBC StaffBLOOMINGTON – The Chi Beta Beta Chapter of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. has partnered with Th...
Syndicated Author Nov 15, 2023

Local village debates tearing down water tower
The Village of McLean will be holding a meeting on Wednesday to decide the fate of the original water tower. (Photo courtesy WMBD-TV)By WMBD-TVMCLEAN – A small town with a big debate, water towe...
Syndicated Author Nov 14, 2023

Pontiac Fire Department rescue man trapped on roof of burning structure; save dog
The cause of the fire remains under investigation. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File)By WMBD TV PONTIAC – The Pontiac Fire Department responded to a structure fire with a person trapped on the roof on ...
Syndicated Author Nov 13, 2023

Supreme Court refuses to hear case of former Pontiac prison inmate
The nation’s highest court made their ruling Monday morning. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Blake Haas WASHINGTON, D.C. – A former inmate at the maximum security prison in Pontiac will not...
Syndicated Author Nov 13, 2023