Category Archives: Local News
Miller Park Zoo announces birth of new Cotton-top Tamarin
The rainforest may be periodically closed to ensure the animal's well-being. (WJBC File Photo)By WMBD-TVBLOOMINGTON – Miller Park Zoo announced an exciting addition to its Zoo Family Friday.Acco...
Mar 31, 2023
Shooting at Bloomington apartment complex
This is a developing story and will be updated when more information becomes available. (WJBC File Photo)By WMBD-TVBLOOMINGTON – (UPDATE)The Bloomington Police Department has confirmed that an o...
Mar 31, 2023
7th Annual St. Jude Game Feed takes place in Hudson on Saturday
Last year, the event raised over $50,000, all of which goes to the St. Jude Research Hospital. (St. Jude Feed & Auction)By Jake FogalBLOOMINGTON – The seventh annual St. Jude Game Feed comes...
Mar 30, 2023
Illinois State and Bradley University go head to head in I-74 Blood Donor Challenge
All participating donors will receive a free t-shirt and the blood drive is open from 11 a.m. through 5 p.m. on both Wednesday and Thursday. (WJBC File Photo)By Jake FogalNORMAL – Bragging right...
Mar 29, 2023
Bloomington planning 3 prescribed prairie burns
According to a press release, the Bloomington Parks & Recreation Department has prescribed burns scheduled for Tipton Park, Miller Dam and The Grove Park. (WJBC file photo)By WMBD-TVBLOOMINGTON &#...
Mar 29, 2023
Golden Apple Foundation trying to elevate the teaching profession
A group which tries to elevate the teaching profession spent some time at the Illinois Capitol this past week. (WJBC file photo)By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – We've been hearing about the teacher sho...
Mar 28, 2023
Local lawmakers make appearance at LGBTQ+ Town Hall
State Sen. Dave Koehler (D-Peoria) and State Rep. Sharon Chung (D-Bloomington) spoke Monday night during the town hall at First United Methodist Church in Normal. (Facebook/Prairie Pride Coalition)By ...
Mar 28, 2023
Rivian expected to relocate more employees to Normal factory
Rivian is expected to offer employees unwilling to move a severance package. (WJBC file photo)By WMBD-TVNORMAL – Rivian Automotive is expected to announce a reorganization plan that will move mo...
Mar 27, 2023
Heyworth teacher resigns following backlash after allowing controversial sex ed book in classroom
At Thursday night's school board meeting, the school board accepted a separation agreement with a district employee. (Facebook/Heyworth CUSD#4)By WMBD-TVHEYWORTH – Some parents of students who a...
Mar 27, 2023
Bloomington police investigate false school threat
Contact was eventually made with the individual who made the threat, and it was determined that there was no credible threat to any area school. (WJBC file photo)By WMBD-TVBLOOMINGTON – Police a...
Mar 24, 2023
