Category Archives: Local News
Rally at ISU urges young people to vote in the upcoming election
College Democrats at Illinois State University hosted a rally Thursday on campus. (Facebook/Democratic Party of Illinois)By WMBD-TVNORMAL – A Democrat-led rally on the campus of Illinois State U...
Oct 25, 2024
Bison’s opening weekend boosting Bloomington’s economy
The Bloomington Bison hockey team opened the season last weekend at Grossinger Motors Arena. (WJBC file photo)By WMBD-TVBLOOMINGTON – With the Bloomington Bison drawing in more than 4,000 specta...
Oct 24, 2024
Normal residents, leaders, react to Monday’s town council meeting
Mayor Chris Koos said Tuesday that the council does not intend to impinge on people's First Amendment rights and that the ordinance will need to go back to the drawing board for better clarity. (Photo...
Oct 23, 2024
McLean County man sentenced to decades behind bars
The man was sentenced Oct. 22, 2024. (Photo courtesy: Flickr/File)By WJBC Staff MCLEAN COUNTY – A McLean County Judge handed down a nearly 75-year sentence earlier this week for a crime almost 2...
Oct 23, 2024
Survey says a majority of Normal residents are satisfied with the town
(Town of Normal Facebook Page)By WMBD TV NORMAL – From quality of life to safety, Normal residents have shared how they feel about their community.From May through July, Normal residents were ab...
Oct 22, 2024
McLean County voters to decide on whether to eliminate the auditor position
McLean County Government Center. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/FIle)By WMBD TV MCLEAN COUNTY – The fate of the McLean County Auditor's position is in the hands of voters come election day.There's a refe...
Oct 22, 2024
Free Narcan dispenser installed at McLean County Health Department
The health department says the purpose of the unit is to help reduce the number of opioid overdoses and deaths by allowing anyone to be prepared with the lifesaving nasal spray in the event of an opio...
Oct 22, 2024
Normal Town Council approves Rivian expansion, tables nuisance ordinance
Meanwhile, the council also tabled a decision on a nuisance ordinance related to pop-up parties. Ultimately, the council voted unanimously to table the item until its Dec. 2 meeting. (WJBC file photo)...
Oct 22, 2024 Normal Town Council Chambers. (Photo courtesy: File)
Illinois State Police trooper killed in Champaign County crash
Trooper Corey S. Thompsen was killed in the line of duty on Friday, Oct. 18. (Capitol News Illinois illustration; Thompson photo provided by Illinois State Police)By BETH HUNDSDORFERCapitol News Illin...
Oct 21, 2024
Groundbreaking for new air traffic control tower at Peoria’s airport
The Peoria International Airport. (Photo courtesy: Peoria International Airport: Facebook) By WMBD TV PEORIA – Elected officials and those were on hand Monday to herald in a new era for the Gen....
Oct 21, 2024
