Category Archives: Local News
Warm and dry this past week as Illinois farmers continue harvest
Corn harvested reached 87 percent, compared to the 5-year average of 73 percent. Soybeans harvested reached 90 percent, compared to the 5-year average of 80 percent. (WJBC file photo)By USDASPRINGFIEL...
Oct 30, 2024
Filing petitions close for 2025 consolidated elections
The 2025 consolidated elections will take place on April 1. (WJBC File Photo)By WMBD-TVBLOOMINGTON – While many people are focused on next week's elections, others are filing petitions to be on ...
Oct 30, 2024
Mackinaw man dead after Monday fire
The incident remains under investigation. (WJBC file photo)By WMBD-TVMACKINAW – Authorities say a man is dead after a shed fire in Mackinaw on Monday.According to the Tazewell County Coroner Cha...
Oct 30, 2024
OSF HealthCare St. Joseph Medical Center names new president
Eunmee Shim most recently served as president at Adventist Health Care Fort Washington Medical Center in Fort Washington, Maryland. (Photo courtesy OSF Healthcare)By WJBC StaffBLOOMINGTON -OSF HealthC...
Oct 29, 2024
Leaves are falling on your lawn, what should you do?
To find more information on leaf management, click here. (WJBC file photo)By WMBD-TVNORMAL – Trees are showing their colors and dropping their leaves, but where should they go?People will be out...
Oct 29, 2024
B-N visitors bureau starting search for new CEO
A new executive director/CEO is expected to be appointed by early 2025. (Photo courtesy WMBD-TV)By WMBD-TVBLOOMINGTON – The Bloomington-Normal Area Convention and Visitors Bureau, also known as ...
Oct 29, 2024
Mt. Hope-Funks Grove will have three tax proposals for the upcoming election
The proposals will allow the district to levy additional dollars for service to the community, according to fire chief Eric Fulk. (Facebook/Mt. Hope-Funks Grove Fire Protection District)By WMBD-TVMCLE...
Oct 28, 2024
Central Catholic High School receives $1 million donation for student mental health
The gift was announced by school president Sean Foster at the school's “Saints Alive” dinner auction Saturday evening. (WJBC file photo)By WMBD-TVBLOOMINGTON – Central Catholic High ...
Oct 28, 2024
State Farm Board chairman stepped down; replaced by presiding director
State Farm’s headquarters are located in Bloomington. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File)By WMBD TV BLOOMINGTON – There's a new presiding director for State Farm in Bloomington. Former CEO Michael...
Oct 25, 2024
Bloomington man sentenced to over a decade behind bars for 2023 shooting
Simpson pleaded guilty earlier this year. (Photo courtesy: McLean County Law and Justice Center) By Blake Haas BLOOMINGTON – A McLean County Judge handed down a 15-year prison sentence to an 18-...
Oct 25, 2024
