Category Archives: Local News
Rural school district looking to improve its facilities
The project would cost $70 million in total, with the remaining $25 million coming through fund balances and other district finances. (Photo Courtesy of WMBD-TV)By WMBD-TVFAIRBURY – Changes coul...
Oct 16, 2024
Normal police asking help to identify armed robbery suspect
Anyone with information is encouraged to contact Normal Police. (Photo courtesy: NPD) By WMBD TV NORMAL – The Normal Police Department is asking the public to help identify a suspect who alleged...
Oct 15, 2024
Tazewell County Clerk announces new program to protect against fraud
That alert program, which is provided through a contract with Fidlar Technologies, is in place at more than 70 counties in Illinois. (Photo courtesy: Flicker/File)By WMBD TV TAZEWELL COUNTY – Re...
Oct 15, 2024
Coroner ID’s victim in wreck near Hudson
The crash remains under investigation. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File)By WMBD TV HUDSON – The McLean County Coroner identified a Northern Illinois woman who died in a car crash that occurred Sunday ...
Oct 14, 2024
Central Illinois farmers see record crops during fall harvest
Farmers continue to harvest across the Central Illinois landscape. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File)By USDA SPRINGFIELD – Corn: Planted area is estimated at 10.8 million acres, down 4 percent from las...
Oct 11, 2024
Police peacefully de-escalate domestic disturbance incident in Normal
Police were called Thursday afternoon to the 1500 block of Northbrook Drive in Normal for a domestic disturbance and barricade situation. (Photo courtesy WMBD-TV)By WJBC StaffNORMAL – Officers p...
Oct 11, 2024
Rivian expansion approved by Normal’s Planning Commission, now goes before town council
The expansion would help Rivian Automotive with materials and other logistical travel. (WJBC file photo)By WMBD-TVNORMAL – A facility that would be built on the west side of Rivian Motorway was ...
Oct 11, 2024
First frost of the season could arrive early next week
As the front pushes through, a few showers and storms will be possible, particularly on Saturday and Saturday night. (WMBD-TV)By WMBD-TVCENTRAL ILLINOIS – October has been off to a warm start bu...
Oct 10, 2024
Two arrests made in connection with Saturday shooting incident in Normal
No injuries or property damage were reported during this incident. (WJBC file photo)By WMBD-TVNORMAL – Normal police have arrested two men for their alleged connection to a shooting incident nea...
Oct 10, 2024
Red Cross says blood donations are “Critically Needed”
The recent storms and their aftermath have forced more than 100 blood drives to be cancelled in affected regions which are crucial areas for helping keep the Red Cross' blood and platelet supply stock...
Oct 09, 2024
