Category Archives: Local News
AAA warns drivers to be cautious of deer this time of year
In 2023, there were more than 14,000 car accidents involving a deer in Illinois, with seven being fatal. (Photo by brokinhrt2/flickr)By WMBD-TVBLOOMINGTON – Deer mating season is in full swing a...
Nov 20, 2024
Remembering fallen heroes, one star ornament at time
Two nine-foot Christmas trees were lit and filled with ornaments with help from community members. (WMBD-TV)By WMBD-TVBLOOMINGTON – More than 400 star ornaments were placed on Christmas trees du...
Nov 18, 2024
Woodford County urging people to lock doors after burglaries
If you have any information or videos of the robberies, call 309-467-2375. (Photo courtesy: Flickr/File)By WMBD-TVGERMANTOWN HILLS – One car has been reported stolen after a spree of robberies a...
Nov 18, 2024
Bloomington fire Tuesday evening causes ‘considerable smoke and heat damage’
The cause of the fire is still under investigation. (Bloomington Fire Department)By WMBD-TVBLOOMINGTON – Additional units were needed to battle a house fire in Bloomington on Tuesday, the depart...
Nov 15, 2024
National organization votes to oust Illinois Farm Bureau over business decision
IFB president Brian Duncan criticized the national organization's power in punishing its 70,000 farmers by removing their voice in federal policies over a business decision. (Facebook/Illinois Farm Bu...
Nov 15, 2024
Normal optical lens manufacturer closing
Identity Optical has a manufacturing plant at 2221 West College Ave. in Normal. (WJBC file photo)By WMBD-TVNORMAL – Identity Optical in Normal is shuttering its West College Avenue manufacturing...
Nov 15, 2024
McLean County Board passes $137 million budget
The $137 million budget represents a 6.5% decrease from the past year. (WJBC file photo)By WMBD-TVBLOOMINGTON – The McLean County Board on Thursday voted to pass its budget for fiscal year 2025....
Nov 15, 2024
Bloomington police warn of new scam
They also try to gain your trust by providing false evidence, like sharing your phone number and address, and sometimes sharing false documents. (Photo courtesy Flickr/Stock Catalog)By WMBD-TVBLOOMING...
Nov 13, 2024
Early morning fire at Busy Corner restaurant causes temporary closure
Busy Corner is located at 302 S Eureka Street in Goodfield. (Facebook/Busy Corner)By Neil DoyleGOODFIELD – A fire early Wednesday morning has temporarily closed the Busy Corner restaurant in Goo...
Nov 13, 2024
City council approves split of Bloomington’s Economic and Community Development department
City officials said the creation of the two departments will not require additional hires, as current staff will be reorganized into the two departments. (Photo courtesy WMBD-TV)By WJBC StaffBLOOMINGT...
Nov 13, 2024 (Photo courtesy: File)
