Category Archives: Local News
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
Increased traffic enforcement for Independence Day weekend
Over last year's 4th of July holiday in Illinois, there were 19 crashes leaving 20 people dead. (Facebook/Illinois State Police)By IIS RadioSPRINGFIELD – Drivers can expect to see increased poli...
Jun 30, 2023
Kitchen fire displaces four in Bloomington
The fire was located in the kitchen and quickly extinguished within 10 minutes. (Photo Courtesy of Bloomington Fire Department)By WMBD-TVBLOOMINGTON – A Bloomington house fire displaced four nea...
Jun 28, 2023
Midwest Food Bank sends relief to victims of tornados in the southern United States
The Salvation Army is currently assessing needs in the area. More relief may be requested in the coming days. (Facebook/Midwest Food Bank)By WMBD-TVNORMAL – Midwest Food Bank announced it will s...
Jun 28, 2023
Air quality remains unhealthy Wednesday due to smoke from Canadian wildfires
Due to the poor air quality, active children and adults, especially those with respiratory issues, should avoid outdoor activity. (Graphic courtesy National Weather Service Lincoln)By WJBC StaffBLOOMI...
Jun 28, 2023
Poor cell service an issue at Tailgate N’ Tallboys for second straight year
Bloomington Police Chief Jamal Simington says law enforcement ran into the issue in 2022, but were assured the problem would be fixed by cell phone providers. (Photo Courtesy of Tailgate N’ Tall...
Jun 27, 2023
Danvers man to appear in court in August for death of Bloomington woman
Livingston remains in the county jail on $2 million bond. The judge set an Aug. 23 status hearing. (WJBC File Photo)By WMBD-TVBLOOMINGTON – A Danvers man will next appear in court in late August...
Jun 27, 2023
Weekly USDA crop report
Mark Schleusener, Illinois state statistician, USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service, says Illinois corn has begun silking, but only 26 percent of the crop is reported in good to excellent con...
Jun 27, 2023
Man dead after two-vehicle crash in Bloomington
This incident remains under investigation by Bloomington police, McLean County Accident Reconstruction Team, and the Peoria County Coroner's Office. (WJBC file photo)By WMBD-TVBLOOMINGTON – A ma...
Jun 26, 2023
Prices at the pump remain steady throughout country ahead of July 4
The national average is unchanged in the last week, averaging $3.54 a gallon. (WJBC File Photo)By Jake FogalBLOOMINGTON – Average gasoline prices in Illinois have fallen nearly 5 cents in the la...
Jun 26, 2023
