Category Archives: Local News
Illinois to award $27 Million in grants for electric buses to reduce pollution
The funds come from a settlement with Volkswagen for violating the Clean Air Act. (Photo Courtesy of WMBD-TV)By WMBD-TVILLINOIS – In an effort to reduce air pollution caused by public transporta...
Oct 09, 2024
USDA crop report shows harvest progress in Illinois
Soybeans harvested reached 42 percent, compared to the 5-year average of 28 percent. (WJBC file photo)By USDASPRINGFIELD – There were 6.0 days suitable for fieldwork in the week ending October 6...
Oct 09, 2024
Seven ISU protestors plead to misdemeanor trespassing for May 3 Gaza protests
The seven ISU students were arrested on May 3 following a meeting with ISU president Aondover Tarhule at Hovey Hall over the war in Gaza in which the defendants would not leave the premises after the ...
Oct 09, 2024
Growmark set to reach $1 million donated to Midwest Food Bank
Midwest Food Bank is the largest food bank in the United States with 10 locations that serve 23 states, with locations also in Haiti and East Africa. (Photo courtesy: Midwest Food Bank/File)By WMBD TV...
Oct 07, 2024
Man taken into custody after gun situation in Tremont
The Tremont Police Department posted on their Facebook page that the situation was " deescalated" and the man surrendered. (WJBC File Photo)By WMBD-TV TREMONT – A man was taken into custody Sund...
Oct 07, 2024
Normal police investigating a shots fired call near a youth football game
Police Chief Steve Petrilli said that a preliminary investigation indicated an argument after the game, which was a "varsity level" game and likely involved 7th and 8th graders, seemed to have led to ...
Oct 07, 2024
Heartland Community College opens renovated student center
It will feature a space dedicated to student success, well-being and even a game room. (WJBC File Photo)By WMBD-TVNORMAL – Heartland Community College is celebrating the opening of a renovated s...
Oct 04, 2024
Two Bloomington Officers given award for saving 2-week-old child
Bloomington Chief Jamal Simington (Left) presented the award to the Bloomington Officers Friday. (Photo courtesy: BPD) By WMBD TV BLOOMINGTON – The City of Bloomington has awarded Officers Jacob...
Oct 04, 2024
Fall free bulk pickup starts next week in Bloomington
Bloomington public works director Mose Rickey. (Scott Miller/WJBC)By WJBC StaffBLOOMINGTON – Free bulk pickup runs Monday, Oct. 7 through Oct. 18 in the City of Bloomington.The city will be foll...
Oct 04, 2024
COUNTRY Financial supporting those impacted by Hurricane Helene
Country Financial has received around 3,200 claims from people who have been impacted by Hurricane Helene and they expect that number to grow as power access is regained in impacted areas. (Photo cour...
Oct 04, 2024
