Category Archives: Local News
Bloomington’s library celebrates completed renovations, expansions with ribbon-cutting
A teen zone, community rooms, an innovation lab and two recording studios are now accessible at Bloomington's library. (Photo courtesy of WMBD-TV)By WMBD-TVBLOOMINGTON – Thursday, the Bloomingto...
Aug 02, 2024
Man sentenced to 103 years for Bloomington murder
The Bloomington Police Department is still looking for a third suspect, James Moon, in connection to Johnson's death. (Photo courtesy: McLean County Jail/File)By WMBD BLOOMINGTON – A man was sen...
Aug 01, 2024
Sonya Massey, mother called 911 multiple times in days before her death to report mental health crises
Woman shot by deputy had been in contact with mental health crisis teams hours earlier. (Photo courtesy: Capitol News Illinois) By BETH HUNDSDORFERCapitol News Illinoisnews@capitolnewsillinois.com&nbs...
Aug 01, 2024
OSF HealthCare announces retirement of central region CEO
Anderson’s retirement will be effective next year. (Photo courtesy: OSF/X)By WMBD TV PEORIA – OSF HealthCare announced Thursday that Bob Anderson, central region chief executive officer fo...
Aug 01, 2024
Long-term solution for ‘tent city’ could include purchasing a local hotel
The small tent city is near Home Sweet Home Ministries. (Photo courtesy: HSHM/Facebook) By Blake HaasBLOOMINGTON – A long-term solution could soon be in place for those living in tents near Home...
Aug 01, 2024
Right lane of I-55 shut down after semi crashes into overpass pillar
It’s unknow when the road will reopen. (Photo courtesy: Pixabay) By WMBD MCLEAN COUNTY - The right lane of Interstate 55 in McLean County is currently shut down after a truck tractor semi-traile...
Aug 01, 2024
USDA crop report: Illinois’ corn and soybean crop ahead of average
Soybeans blooming reached 88 percent, compared to the 5-year average of 71 percent. Soybeans setting pods reached 58 percent, compared to the 5-year average of 37 percent. (WJBC file photo)By USDASPRI...
Jul 31, 2024
Antique tractor gains a permanent home at Heartland Community College
Dave Bishop (center) and members of his family next to the 1927 McCormick-Deering tractor displayed at the Heartland Community College Ag Complex. (Photo courtesy Heartland Community College)By WMBD-T...
Jul 31, 2024
Normal police arrest teen for alleged involvement in shooting
The juvenile was arrested on Monday. (Photo courtesy: Flickr/File)By WMBD NORMAL – The Normal Police Department on Tuesday arrested a teen for his alleged involvement in a shooting on July 20 th...
Jul 30, 2024
Normal receives $50,000 grant for new mural
The mural will be in uptown Normal. 9Photo courtesy: Town of Normal)By WMBD NORMAL – Normal is the lucky recipient of a new National Endowment for the Arts grant for $50,000.According to a Town ...
Jul 30, 2024
