Category Archives: Local News
Connect Transit suspending fares for Earth Day
Connect Transit says the move is to encourage everyone to “try transit” and enjoy the events happening in the Twin-Cities for Earth Day. (WJBC file photo)By WMBD-TVNORMAL – Connect T...
Apr 20, 2023
Peoria Civic Center will have Pat Benatar and Neil Giraldo in concert this August
The pair will perform on Aug. 15. (Facebook/Peoria Civic Center)By WMBD-TVPEORIA – Hard rockers Pat Benatar and Neil Giraldo will perform at the Peoria Civic Center later this summer, the facili...
Apr 19, 2023
McLean County Coroner identifies crash victim
The crash remains under investigation by the McLean County Coroner's Office and the Illinois State Police. (WJBC file photo)By WMBD-TVMCLEAN COUNTY – McLean County Coroner Dr. Kathy Yoder identi...
Apr 19, 2023
Normal Town Council green lights plans for Rivian solar panels and parking lot
The solar panels will be installed on 15 acres of land east of Rivian’s test track. (WJBC File Photo)By Jake FogalNORMAL – Solar Panel and Parking Lot plans at Rivian Automotive were unani...
Apr 18, 2023
State’s two big cash crops are above average this planting season
Statewide, the average temperature was 62.7 degrees, 11.5 degrees above normal. (Facebook/Illinois Farm Bureau)By USDASPRINGFIELD – There were 5.9 days suitable for fieldwork in the week ending ...
Apr 18, 2023
Bloomington police looking for person of interest in arson cases
If you can identify this subject or have information about these crimes, contact Detective Melton at 309-434-2537 or bmelton@cityblm.org. (WJBC file photo)By WMBD-TVBLOOMINGTON – Bloomington pol...
Apr 18, 2023
Normal Police Department getting new gadgets for crime prevention
Money awarded will also be spent on software upgrades, training and educational programming aimed to reduce violence. (Facebook/Normal Police Department)By WMBD-TVNORMAL – In an effort to preven...
Apr 18, 2023
Illinois legislature enters its final five weeks of session
Senate Republicans have what they say are business-friendly bills ready to go. (WJBC File Photo)By Dave DahlAs the Illinois legislature enters its final five weeks of session, Senate Republicans have ...
Apr 17, 2023
Illinois State University names new Interim Athletics Director
Dr. Jeri Beggs. (Photo courtesy Illinois State University)By WMBD-TVNORMAL – Illinois State University Interim President Dr. Aondover Tarhule has named the new Interim Athletics Director that wi...
Apr 17, 2023
Olympia Middle, High School going remote this week after fire
According to District Superintendent Dr. Laura O'Donnell, the fire started on a solar panel on the gymnasium's roof. She said administrators still don't how it started. (Logo courtesy Olympia High Sch...
Apr 17, 2023
