Category Archives: Local News

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...
Syndicated Author 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...
Syndicated Author 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...
Syndicated Author 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...
Syndicated Author 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...
Syndicated Author 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...
Syndicated Author 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...
Syndicated Author 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...
Syndicated Author 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...
Syndicated Author Jun 26, 2023

Volunteer firefighters in Illinois to get state tax credit
The measure, announced by State Sen. Tom Bennett (R-Gibson City), will take effect in the 2023 tax year. (WJBC File Photo)By WMBD-TVSPRINGFIELD – A bill was recently signed into law that gives v...
Syndicated Author Jun 26, 2023