Category Archives: Local News
Bloomington Police searching for man related to 2020 homicide
Any information can be sent to Detective Ty Klein at (309)434-2366 or tklein@cityblm.org. (WJBC file photo)By WMBD-TVBLOOMINGTON – Bloomington police are asking for any information on the wherea...
May 23, 2023
Illinois farmers still getting it done in the fields
Corn planted reached 91 percent, compared to the 5-year average of 75 percent. (WJBC file photo)By USDASPRINGFIELD – There were 4.8 days suitable for field work during the week ending May 21, 20...
May 23, 2023
Bloomington Police arrest man following shots fired incident
Anyone with information should contact the Bloomington Police Department at 309-820-8888. (WJBC File Photo)By Jake FogalBLOOMIINGTON – Bloomington Police made an arrest Sunday morning related to...
May 22, 2023
Mobile home fire Sunday night in Bloomington
The Bloomington Fire Department said the damage to the home is extensive and the cause of the blaze is still under investigation. (Photo courtesy Bloomington Fire Department)By Neil DoyleBLOOMINGTON &...
May 22, 2023
Seventh graders at Kinglsey Junior High have Genius Hour Open House
Genius Hour, or 20% Time, is a way to explore your creativity during part of your work day. This practice is how Post-It Notes and Gmail were invented. (Google Maps)By WMBD-TVOn Thursday, students at ...
May 19, 2023
Gun found in student vehicle at El Paso Gridley High School
Police say at no time was anyone in danger and no threats were made. (Photo Courtesy of Flickr)By WMBD-TVWOODFORD COUNTY – A gun was found in a student's vehicle on El Paso Gridley High School p...
May 19, 2023
Kitchen fire in Normal injures one and displaces two
One apartment suffered fire damage to the kitchen area with water and smoke damage throughout the unit. (Photo Courtesy of the Normal Fire Department)By WMBD-TVNORMAL – A Wednesday evening kitch...
May 18, 2023
Normal Public Library deciding on how to move forward with asbestos issue
The Board of Trustees will make an official decision on how to move forward on June 21. (WJBC file photo) By WMBD-TVNORMAL – The Normal Public Library is figuring out what to do about an asbesto...
May 18, 2023
Bloomington mayor appointed to a new position by Governor Pritzker
Mwilambwe's confirmation is pending by the Illinois Senate. (WJBC File Photo)By WMBD-TVBLOOMINGTON – The Illinois Workforce Innovation Board (IWIB) will soon welcome its newest appointed member,...
May 17, 2023
Senate bill advocates for income tax credit for volunteer firefighters
The bill encouraging additional firefighter’s was headed by Senator Christopher Belt of Swansea. (Photo Courtesy of Flickr)By Jake FogalSPRINGFIELD – A bill in the Senate that would provid...
May 17, 2023
