Category Archives: Local News
Lexington Schools expanding campus
Construction will begin in about a month for the 30,000 square foot campus. (Photo courtesy WMBD-TV)By WMBD-TVLEXINGTON – Lexington Schools are getting ready for two multi-million dollar expansi...
Jul 10, 2023
Illinois farmers share Farm Bill priorities with Sen. Durbin
Illinois farmers met with Sen. Dick Durbin on Thursday at the Illinois Farm Bureau in Bloomington to make sure their voices are heard in ongoing Farm Bill negotiations. (Twitter/Senator Dick Durbin)By...
Jul 07, 2023
Several boats at Lake Bloomington vandalized
Those with information are encouraged to contact the McLean County Sheriff's Office at 309-888-5049 or Mucky Duck at 309-747-3825.(Facebook/Mucky Duck Marina)By WMBD-TVHUDSON – The McLean County...
Jul 07, 2023
Bloomington police probing shots fired incident
No injuries were reported and the incident remains under investigation. (WJBC file photo)By WMBD-TVBLOOMINGTON – Bloomington Police responded to a fireworks complaint Sunday evening that turned ...
Jul 06, 2023
Active weather closed out the week for Illinois farmers
Severe weather last week damaged some crops across central Illinois. (Facebook/IL Corn)By USDASPRINGFIELD – There were 4.8 days suitable for field work during the week ending July 2, 2023. State...
Jul 04, 2023
Two men arrested for stolen car and catalytic converters in Bloomington
33-year-old Donte Gray of Dolton and 29-year-old Aaron Marshall of Riverdale were taken into custody. (WJBC file photo)By WMBD-TVBLOOMINGTON – Two men were arrested in Bloomington last week for ...
Jul 03, 2023
Cleaning up tree debris after a storm
The extension’s Chris Enroth says any limbs or trees near power lines should be dealt with by the utility company. (WJBC file photo)By IIS RadioSPRINGFIELD – Dealing with downed tree limbs...
Jul 03, 2023
State fire marshal urges the public to leave fireworks to the professionals
Fire marshal spokesperson JC Fultz advises against using fireworks in your backyard. (WJBC file photo)By IIS RadioSPRINGFIELD – The Illinois State Fire Marshall's office is asking the public to ...
Jul 03, 2023
Local 4th of July celebrations
By WJBC StaffBLOOMINGTON – Many communities around McLean County and central Illinois will be celebrating our freedom for Independence Day.On Tuesday, July 4 join WJBC and State Farm at Miller P...
Jun 30, 2023
GasBuddy: Independence Day weekend gas prices projected to be lower from a year ago
According to GasBuddy’s 2023 summer travel survey, 36% of drivers are planning to take a road trip over the Independence Day weekend, up 9% from last year. (WJBC file photo)By Neil DoyleBLOOMING...
Jun 30, 2023
