Category Archives: Local News
Bloomington Library celebrating renovation, expansion project at ribbon-cutting in August
The ceremony will double as a party to culminate this year's Summer Reading Program, which is slated to happen from 10 a.m. to noon on Aug. 3. (WJBC File Photo)By WMBD-TVBLOOMINGTON – Bloomingto...
Jul 22, 2024
Hazardous waste collection coming to Central Illinois in September
Latex paint, explosives, propane tanks, fire extinguishers, smoke detectors, agricultural chemicals, and business wastes will not be accepted. (Photo Courtesy of Illinois Environmental Protection Agen...
Jul 22, 2024
Normal council member Chemberly Harris announces bid for mayor
Harris is currently the National League of Cities 2024 Regional Director of the National Black Caucus of Local Elected Officials (NBC-LEO). (Photo courtesy of WMBD-TV)By WMBD-TVNORMAL – Normal T...
Jul 22, 2024
Convicted felon in Pontiac accused of having multiple weapons
Krolik was ordered to remain behind bars until his trial. (Photo courtesy: Pixabay/File)By Blake Haas PONTIAC – A 59-year-old Pontiac man, who’s a felon, stands accused of possessing multi...
Jul 19, 2024
COUNTRY Financial records over 1,000 claims from severe storms
COUNTRY Financial expects the claims to climb over the next several days. (Photo courtesy: COUNTRY Financial)By Blake Haas BLOOMINGTON – A Bloomington-based insurance company reports more than 1...
Jul 16, 2024
Bloomington Fire Dept. responds to over 200 calls in four-day span
The department has 120 members operating out of five stations. (Photo courtesy: BFD)By Blake HaasBLOOMINGTON – Thanks to humid conditions and severe storms, the Bloomington Fire Department has r...
Jul 16, 2024
Normal Town Council approves modifying an enterprise zone to support Rivian’s expansion
The Normal Town Council voted on the idea earlier this week. (Photo courtesy: Rivian/File) By WMBD NORMAL – Normal Town Council unanimously approved extending the boundary of an enterprise zone ...
Jul 16, 2024
Cody Hendricks announces 2025 run for Bloomington mayor
Cody Hendricks currently represents Ward 6 in Bloomington. (Photo courtesy: Cody Hendricks/Facebook)By WMBD TV BLOOMINGTON – Bloomington City Council member Cody Hendricks announced Tuesday morn...
Jul 16, 2024
USDA crop report enjoying favorable conditions midway through summer
Statewide, the average temperature was 75.5 degrees, 0.9 degrees below normal. Precipitation averaged 1.93 inches, 1.13 inches above normal. (WJBC File Photo)By USDA SPRINGFIELD – There were 4.0...
Jul 16, 2024
Guilty verdict returned for deadly 2019 New Year’s Eve shooting in Normal
Griffin faces at least 48-years in prison. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File)By WMBD TV BLOOMINGTON – Dewon Griffin faces at least 48 years in prison after being found guilty Monday in connection with ...
Jul 15, 2024
