Category Archives: Local News
Normal Police are adding extra patrols through July 4
The Illinois Department of Transportation provided funds for the extra patrols. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File)By Blake Haas NORMAL – Independence Day is approaching, and Normal Police plans to beef...
Jun 17, 2024
Georgia woman facing weapon charges after road rage incident in Livingston County
The woman is due back in court on July 11. (Photo courtesy: Flickr/File)By Blake HaasLIVINGSTON COUNTY – A Georgia woman stands accused of pointing a pistol at another driver last Friday on I-55...
Jun 17, 2024
Illinois State University is asking for federal help to build a new STEM lab
By Blake HaasCongressman Sorensen (D-IL) spoke with WJBC’s Scott Miller. (Photo courtesy: Scott Miller/WJBC)By Blake HaasNORMAL – Illinois State University is on the cusp of a new STEM lab...
Jun 17, 2024
Two central Illinois locations ranked in the top 100 places to live in U.S.
Bloomington gained a quality of life score of 768, and was recognized as a college town, being a home to students that attend Illinois State University, Illinois Wesleyan and Heartland Community Colle...
Jun 17, 2024
Rivian announces more layoffs for some salaried positions
According to Rivian spokeswoman Kelli Felker, the electric car manufacturer will be eliminating a small number of salaried positions. (WJBC file photo) By WMBD-TVNORMAL – Rivian announced more l...
Jun 14, 2024
Elimination of McLean County Auditor office going on November ballot
McLean County Auditor Michelle Anderson is currently running unopposed for another term. If the position is eliminated, then the referendum would block her from serving again if she were reelected. (P...
Jun 14, 2024
Unit 5 School Board holds moment of silence for teacher’s passing
Amy Moore taught at Grove Elementary for two decades. (Photo courtesy WMBD-TV)By WMBD-TVNORMAL – It was a somber atmosphere at Wednesday's Unit 5 School Board meeting as a moment of silence was ...
Jun 13, 2024
Leaders from Bloomington hold housing symposium to address housing shortage
Over 60 leaders ranging from relators to bankers and business leaders attended the event. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File)By Blake HaasBLOOMINGTON – Over the past week, Bloomington city leaders hoste...
Jun 12, 2024
Coroner Identifies man who died after Bloomington crash
The crash remains under investigation. (Photo courtesy: Flickr/File)By WMBD BLOOMINGTON – The McLean County Coroner Dr. Kathleen Yoder has identified the victim of a deadly motorcycle vs. truck ...
Jun 12, 2024
Central Illinois Congressman urging lawmakers not to vote for a pay raise
Congressman Sorensen (D-IL) spoke with WJBC’s Scott Miller. (Photo courtesy: Scott Miller/WJBC)By Blake HaasBLOOMINGTON – A Central Illinois Congressman joined several lawmakers recently t...
Jun 12, 2024
