Category Archives: Local News
Illinois State partners with search firm for next University president
The Board will hold an open search and encourages stakeholder participation throughout the process. (Facebook/Illinois State University)By Jake FogalNORMAL – The Board of Trustees at Illinois St...
Sep 13, 2023
LeRoy man sentenced to federal prison for stealing pain-killers to sell illegally
Issac Jackson, 29, of LeRoy, was indicted in October 2021 and pleaded guilty in November 2022. (WJBC file photo)By WMBD-TVSPRINGFIELD – A LeRoy man was sentenced to 30 months in federal prison l...
Sep 12, 2023
Weekly USDA crop report
By USDASPRINGFIELD – There were 6.4 days suitable for field work during the week ending September 10, 2023. Statewide, the average temperature was 71.2 degrees, 1.2 degrees above normal. Precipi...
Sep 12, 2023
ISU professor appears for arraignment in sexual assault charges
Alan Bates remains out on bond. (Photo courtesy: Bloomington Police) By WMBD News MCLEAN COUNTY – Illinois State University Professor Alan Bates appeared in court on Friday for an arraignment.In...
Sep 09, 2023
Bloomington Fire Chief Eric West to retire at year’s end
Bloomington Fire Department Chief Eric West. (Photo courtesy: City of Bloomington) By Blake HaasBLOOMINGTON – After a more than 30-year career, Bloomington Fire’s top leader is retiring in...
Sep 09, 2023
Ironmen shutout Wildcats in 29th edition of the Chili Bowl
After falling in last year’s Chili Bowl, the Normal Community Ironmen redeemed themselves Friday night with a 43-0 win over Normal West. (WJBC File Photo)By Jake FogalNORMAL – The expectat...
Sep 08, 2023
Heartland Community College student enrollment close to pre-Covid numbers
Spokesperson Steve Fast said this is the second year in a row of having the most diverse student body in Heartland's history. (Photo courtesy Heartland Community College)By WMBD-TVNORMAL – Heart...
Sep 08, 2023
Normal approves contract to build new fire station
Normal Fire Chief Mick Humer said they hope to break ground in spring 2024. (Facebook/Normal Fire Department)By WMBD-TVNORMAL – On Tuesday, Normal Town Council approved a contract with Core Cons...
Sep 08, 2023
Illinois State University reports largest freshman class in 36 years
This year's class came into college with an average 3.64 GPA in high school, with over 1,000 of the students having earned a 4.0 or better. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By WMBD News NORMAL – Welc...
Sep 07, 2023
Several area schools receive grant for water-bottle filling stations
A recent study published by the American Academy of Pediatrics found that increasing water accessibility for children had a direct correlation with improved hydration and overall health. (WJBC file ph...
Sep 07, 2023
