Category Archives: Local News
Rivian releases Q1 earnings
Revenue generated is approximately $661 million with 7,946 vehicles delivered. (WJBC file photo)By WMBD-TVNORMAL – Rivian had a better-than-expected Q1 as it released its shareholder newsletter ...
May 10, 2023
Bloomington honors water professionals amid celebration of Drinking Water Week
The city invites and encourages the public to learn more about how truly vital clean, safe water is in daily life and its role in protecting public health and the environment. (Photo by Steve Johnson/...
May 09, 2023
Miller Park Zoo looking for a sanctuary for ‘King Julian’
Zoo Director Jay Pratte said that the zoo is looking into finding a sanctuary for the lemur, whose name is "King Julian". (Photo Courtesy of The Miller Park Zoo/Facebook)BY WMBD-TVBLOOMINGTON – ...
May 09, 2023
Gas prices in Illinois tumble a few cents over past week
The cheapest station in Illinois was priced at $3.28 a gallon, while the most expensive was $5.19 a gallon. (WJBC File Photo)By Jake FogalBLOOMINGTON – Gas prices continue to drop across the sta...
May 08, 2023
Pontiac woman sustains multiple gunshot wounds in shooting late Friday night
This case remains under investigation and anyone with information is encouraged to contact the Pontiac Police Department. (Photo Courtesy of Flickr)By Jake FogalPONTIAC – Police officers in Pont...
May 08, 2023
Danvers man pleads not guilty when arraigned on murder counts
Livingston remains in the county jail on $2 million bond. His next court hearing is May 24. (WJBC File Photo)By WMBD-TVBLOOMINGTON – The person accused of killing a Bloomington woman who was rep...
May 05, 2023
California man charged with defrauding more than 50 central Illinois investors
His arraignment will be held in Urbana's federal courthouse on June 1. (WJBC File Photo)By WMBD-TVURBANA, Ill. - A federal grand jury on Tuesday indicted a California man and his companies for defraud...
May 04, 2023
Pork Producers Association celebrates inaugural “Illinois Bacon Day”
State Sen. Tom Bennett with Kent and Jarrin Blunier. (Photo courtesy Illinois Pork Producers Association)By WJBC StaffSPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Pork Producers Association was at the Illinois St...
May 04, 2023
Coroner: Edwardsville woman died in early morning crash on Monday
Both cars were in the northbound lanes of Interstate 55 near the Lime Stone rest area when the accident occurred. (WJBC file photo)By WMBD-TVPONTIAC – An Edwardsville woman died in an early morn...
May 03, 2023
Bloomington man arrested after Monday shooting incident
This incident remains under investigation. (WJBC file photo)By WMBD-TVBLOOMINGTON – A Bloomington man was arrested after a shooting incident near the 400 block of Valley View Circle Monday.Accor...
May 03, 2023
