Category Archives: Local News
Bloomington-Normal NAACP calling Sonya Massey’s death gruesome
Massey was killed in her Springfield, Illinois, home after being shot by former Sangamon County deputy Sean Grayson earlier this month. (Photo Courtesy of WMBD-TV)By WMBD-TVBLOOMINGTON-NORMAL – ...
Jul 30, 2024
Normal firefighters take time to repair bikes after apartment fire
Firefighters took a little time to help some of the kids in the neighborhood with some quick bike maintenance. (Facebook/Normal Fire Department)By WMBD-TVNORMAL – The Normal Fire Department was ...
Jul 30, 2024
Pekin babysitter remains in custody until trial; accused of killing infant
The woman remains behind bars. (Photo courtesy: Pixabay/File)By WMBD TV PEKIN – A judge on Thursday morning ordered a Pekin woman to remain in custody until the outcome of allegations that she s...
Jul 25, 2024
Bat tests positive for rabies, Tazewell County health officials say
Report any bites to animal control, and wash the injury thoroughly before seeking medical attention. (WJBC file photo)By WMBD-TVTAZEWELL COUNTY – The Tazewell County Health Department announced ...
Jul 25, 2024
YouthBuild getting new open space from Lowe’s grant
YouthBuild students will help with the construction of their new space. (Photo courtesy of Youthbuild of McLean County/Facebook)By WMBD-TVMCLEAN COUNTY – YouthBuild McLean County has some buildi...
Jul 25, 2024
Man sentenced to 123 years for Bloomington murder
Bloomington police are still looking for a third suspect, James Moon, and anyone with information is encouraged to contact Bloomington police at (309) 820-8888. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File)By WMBD-TVBL...
Jul 25, 2024
CR-V rollover crash in Tazewell County injures 1
ISP Troop 4 responded to the scene regarding a report of a single-unit rollover crash. (WJBC File Photo)By WMBD-TVTAZEWELL COUNTY – One person was injured as a result of a Wednesday morning sing...
Jul 25, 2024
Miller Park Zoo to reopen Katthoefer Building
The building has been closed for four years. (Photo courtesy: Miller Park Zoo/Facebook)By WMBD BLOOMINGTON – Miller Park Zoo will soon be reopening the Katthoefer Animal Building to the public a...
Jul 24, 2024
Normal police probe Tuesday night shots fired incident
Authorities said no injuries were reported and the incident is still under investigation. (WJBC file photo)By Neil DoyleNORMAL – Police are investigating a shots fired incident that happened Tue...
Jul 24, 2024
Eureka man accused of beating a child with his belt and fists
A statement of arrest shows Lowery allegedly used a heating pad cord along with a belt and his fist to beat the child. (Photo courtesy: Flickr/File)By WJBC StaffEUREKA – A 28-year-old Eureka man...
Jul 22, 2024
