Category Archives: Local News
Illinois crops ahead of averages per USDA crop report
Precipitation averaged 0.71 inches, 0.27 inches below normal. (Cropshot/Flickr)By USDASPRINGFIELD – There were 6.3 days suitable for field work during the week ending July 23, 2023. Statewide, t...
Jul 25, 2023
Normal Police looking to locate a man called the ‘Lego Bandit.’
Anyone with information is encouraged to contact NPD. (WJBC File Photo)By Blake Haas NORMAL – Authorities in Normal need the public’s help identifying a man they are dubbing the ‘Leg...
Jul 25, 2023
Bloomington Police investigating shooting on cities east side
Anyone with information is encouraged to contact BPD. (WJBC file Photo)By Blake HaasBLOOMINGTON – A home and vehicle in Bloomington sustained damage from gunfire, and police need help identifyin...
Jul 25, 2023
Gas prices in Illinois stay steady over last week
Illinois gas is down 17.0 cents compared to a month ago. (WJBC File Photo)By Jake FogalBLOOMINGTON – Gas prices in Illinois came down a little over the week, averaging $3.80 a gallon, according ...
Jul 24, 2023
Bloomington-Normal first responders to host Battle of the Badges Blood Drive
The goal of the drives is to not only increase blood supply, but to see which group of first responders can get the most people to donate. (WJBC File Photo)By WMBD-TVBLOOMINGTON – First responde...
Jul 24, 2023
Unit 5 school board approves pay increases for staff
There will be revisions and flexibility to address hiring and retention, including two additional sick days after 20 years. (WJBC File Photo)By WMBD-TVNORMAL – The McLean County Unit 5 school bo...
Jul 21, 2023
Bloomington man faces grooming charges for allegedly trying to entice a 15-year-old
If convicted, Espinoza faces up to five years in prison. (Photo Courtesy of Flickr)By WMBD-TVEL PASO – A Bloomington man faces charges one day after allegedly trying to solicit sex from what he ...
Jul 21, 2023
LeRoy man charged with aggravated battery to a police officer
According to a news release, there was an incident inside the home between Downey and the police. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File)By Blake HaasLEROY- A LeRoy man is behind bars in McLean County on multiple...
Jul 19, 2023
Connect Transit to reinstate fares
According to a Connect Transit news release, fares have not been collected since June 15 and fares will be reinstated this Sunday. (Facebook/Connect Transit)By WMBD-TVNORMAL – A farebox issue th...
Jul 18, 2023
Two Bloomington men arrested for child pornography
According to a Bloomington police news release, 49-year-old Wesley Noonan and 23-year-old Brad Carter were arrested in two unrelated cases. (WJBC file photo)By WMBD-TVBLOOMINGTON – Two men were ...
Jul 17, 2023
