Category Archives: Local News
Illinois gas prices continue surge in latest price report
The national average is up about 2.5 cents in the last week, averaging $3.82 a gallon. (WJBC File Photo)By Jake FogalBLOOMINGTON – Average gasoline prices in Illinois have risen over 10 cents in...
Aug 14, 2023
Normal police continue to investigate two shooting incidents from weekend
Both matters remain under investigation. It wasn't immediately clear if the two incidents were related. (WJBC File Photo)By WMBD-TVNORMAL – Police here continue to investigate a shooting that oc...
Aug 14, 2023
First Illinois harvest forecast of the year
The people who count crops for a living have the first 2023 yield forecast out. (Photo by Andy Melton/flickr)From USDACorn: Planted area is estimated at 11.5 million acres, up 6 percent from last year...
Aug 14, 2023
Normal Planning Commission approves zoning code changes for dispensaries
The Normal Town Council is expected to review the changes on August 21. (WJBC file photo)By WMBD-TVNORMAL – Normal is one step closer to changing the zoning codes for cannabis businesses. On Thu...
Aug 11, 2023
Back 2 School Alliance celebrates 25 years of giving back
More than 4,000 students from District 87 and Unit 5 received backpacks and school supplies. (Facebook/Back to School Alliance)By WMBD-TVBLOOMINGTON – Back 2 School Alliance hosted its 25th annu...
Aug 09, 2023
Central Illinois man sentenced to 21 years in federal prison meth distribution charge
A lawful permanent resident of the United States, it's likely that Bernal will be deported back to Mexico when he finishes serving his prison term. (Photo Courtesy of Flickr)By WMBD-TVATLANTA, Ill. &#...
Aug 08, 2023
Postal worker from Pontiac identified as man killed Monday traffic crash in Bloomington
Per state statute, toxicology tests are pending. (WJBC File Photo)By WMBD-TVBLOOMINGTON – A 36-year-old U.S. Postal Service worker was identified as the person killed in a two-vehicle crash Mond...
Aug 08, 2023
Normal council moving forward with new housing and Uptown South plans
After approving the agreements for Archer Apartments, Council approved to adopt the Uptown South Master Plan. This adoption does not codify the plan. (WJBC file photo)By WMBD-TVNORMAL – At Monda...
Aug 08, 2023 Normal Town Council Chambers. (Photo courtesy: File)
Bloomington Police investigating fatal crash
The crash remains under investigation. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By WMBD NewsBLOOMINGTON – One man is dead after a two-vehicle crash near Ashley Drive and Beich Road on Monday.According to a B...
Aug 07, 2023
Reportedly 40 gun shots fired in early Sunday morning shooting in south Normal
Upon arrival at the scene, officers observed several vehicles flee the area at a high rate of speed. (Photo Courtesy of Flickr)By Jake FogalNORMAL – Normal Police responded to a shots fire call ...
Aug 07, 2023
