Category Archives: Local News
TRAFFIC ALERT: ISP responds to multi-vehicle crash on I-55
Traffic is being rerouted onto I-74 just south of Bloomington at this time. (WJBC File Photo)By WMBD-TVBLOOMINGTON – The Illinois State Police responded to a multi-vehicle-crash on southbound In...
Nov 13, 2023
OSF St. Joseph announces interim president
Ulrich received her bachelor of science in accounting from Greenville University and her MBA at Bradley University. (WJBC file photo)By WMBD-TVBLOOMINGTON – OSF HealthCare St. Joseph Medical Cen...
Nov 13, 2023
City of Bloomington to host first-ever Local Hero Expo
The theme of the event is Empowering All Heroes: Celebrating Inclusivity in Public Safety and Empowering SHEroes to Become Heroes. (WJBC File Photo)By WMBD-TVBLOOMINGTON – The City of Bloomingto...
Nov 13, 2023
McLean County Coroner releases name of Friday morning fatal crash
Toxicology results are pending. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Blake Haas NORMAL – One person died after a two-vehicle crash Friday morning on Rivian Motorway at Electric Drive in Normal.McLean ...
Nov 11, 2023
Bloomington Police announce the addition of a new police K-9
Bloomington Police are already using K-9 JD to their advantage. (Photo courtesy: Bloomington Police/Facebook) By Blake Haas BLOOMINGTON – Authorities in Bloomington are adding a second police K-...
Nov 11, 2023
One person dead after two-vehicle crash early Friday morning
The crash remains under investigation. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Blake Haas MCLEAN COUNTY – One person died after a two-vehicle crash Friday morning on Rivian Motorway at Electric Drive in ...
Nov 10, 2023
One injured in semitrailer rollover crash near Bloomington Wednesday
The cause of the accident remains under investigation. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By WMBD TV MCLEAN COUNTY – A semitrailer driver was injured in a single-vehicle crash Wednesday night, accordin...
Nov 09, 2023
Tazewell County Clerk responds to reports of fentanyl-laced election mail
Ackerman stated his office condemns these actions and the individuals perpetrating them.(WJBC File Photo)By WMBD-TVTAZEWELL COUNTY – Tazewell County Clerk John Ackerman responded to reports of e...
Nov 09, 2023
Local Agricultural Mechanics team places eighth nationally
This is the first time Eureka High School has had a champion Agricultural Mechanics team since 1997. (Photo courtesy WMBD-TV)By WMBD-TVEUREKA – Eureka High School competed in a national competit...
Nov 09, 2023
Rivian to end exclusivity with Amazon, allow other companies to buy its electric vans
Rivian (RIVN) announced their third quarter results Tuesday afternoon. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By WMBD NORMAL – Electric vehicle maker Rivian said Tuesday that it will allow other companies ...
Nov 08, 2023
