Category Archives: Local News

Bloomington-Normal swears in new council members
In Bloomington, Jenna Kearns was sworn in to represent Ward 1. (Photo courtesy WMBD-TV)By WMBD-TVBLOOMINGTON – On Monday night, the City of Bloomington and Town of Normal swore in new members fo...
Syndicated Author May 02, 2023

Lambert to become next principal of Bloomington Junior High School
Lambert currently serves as the principal of Irving School. (Photo courtesy District 87)By WJBC NewsBLOOMINGTON – Messina Lambert will be named the next principal of Bloomington Junior High Scho...
Syndicated Author May 02, 2023

Bloomington ranks high as an emerging housing market
The report was put together by the Wall Street Journal and Realtor.com. Springfield ranked number nine. (WJBC File Photo)By WMBD_TVBLOOMINGTON – Bloomington is ranked number two on the Spring 20...
Syndicated Author May 01, 2023

NPD officers report shots fired near Heartland Community College Saturday morning
Anyone with information is encouraged to contact the Normal Police Department. (Photo courtesy: Flickr/File)By Jake FogalNORMAL – Normal Police officers responded to a shots fire call early Satu...
Syndicated Author May 01, 2023

Illinois gas prices slightly down over the week
The lowest price in the state Sunday was $3.33/g while the highest was $4.99/g, a difference of $1.66/g. (WJBC file photo)By Neil DoyleBLOOMINGTON – Gas prices this week in Illinois are down abo...
Syndicated Author May 01, 2023

Coroner identifies victim in deadly I-55 vehicle and pedestrian crash
The crash is still under investigation by the McLean County Coroner’s office and Illinois State Police. (WJBC file photo)By WMBD-TVBLOOMINGTON – McLean County Coroner Dr. Kathy Yoder relea...
Syndicated Author May 01, 2023

Package of bills aim to reduce teacher shortage in Illinois
A third bill sets up four thousand dollar a year retention bonuses to be given for two consecutive years to teachers working in underserved schools. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File)By IIS RadioSPRINGFIELD ...
Syndicated Author Apr 28, 2023

Bloomington teenager faces charges in early April shooting
The case remains under investigation. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Blake Haas BLOOMINGTON – A Bloomington teenager is facing charges in McLean County after investigators say he was involved in...
Syndicated Author Apr 27, 2023

Unit 5 School board swears in new members
By WMBD-TVNORMAL – It was an emotional evening at Wednesday's Unit 5 School Board Meeting as new members took office.It was the last meeting at the table for Board President Barry Hitchins and A...
Syndicated Author Apr 27, 2023

Danvers man indicted for 1st-degree murder in strangulation case
Melissa Ostrom was reported missing on April 17 and her body was found a few days later.(Facebook/Bloomington Police)By WMBD-TVBLOOMINGTON – A Danvers man has been charged with first-degree murd...
Syndicated Author Apr 27, 2023