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A second man, who was also 18, was also struck by gunfire during this incident. He remains in critical condition. (WMBD-TV)By WMBD-TVNORMAL – An 18-year-old Oak Lawn man was killed early Sunday ...

The incident is being investigated by Normal Police and the McLean County Coroner’s Office. (WJBC file photo)By WJBC Staff and WMBD-TVNORMAL – One person was killed and another remains hos...

Election information for non-Bloomington residents can be found here. Voting information from the Bloomington Election Commission can be found here. (WJBC File Photo)By WJBC StaffBLOOMINGTON – M...

Since the 2016 election, more questions have been raised concerning voting security. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File)By WMBD-TVTAZEWELL COUNTY – County clerks and recorders want you to feel confident...

Last year's cyber attack in Tazewell County brought down their geographical data system, causing the board to purchase upgrades. (Tazewell County Board)By WMBD-TVPEKIN – After a cyber attack las...

Miller Park Zoo must complete this process every five years to maintain their accreditation. (Photo Facebook/Miller Park Zoo)By WMBD-TVBLOOMINGTON – An internationally-renowned group that accred...

Central Illinois Regional Airport located at 3201 Cira Drive in Bloomington. (WJBC file photo)By WMBD-TVBLOOMINGTON – Federal money is coming to Central Illinois Regional Airport to help rehab a...

Marty Hickman served as IHSA executive director from 2002 to 2016. (WJBC file photo)By WMBD-TVBLOOMINGTON – The former head of the Illinois High School Association will step in as the temporary ...

Illinois State University is launching two officially licensed beers with DESTIHL Brewery, Redbird Ale and Battle Bird Lager. (Photo courtesy Illinois State University)By WJBC StaffNORMAL – Illi...

According to the city's finance director, Scott Rathbun, Bloomington is currently owed over $350,000 in unpaid parking fines. Over $100,000 was owed by just 47 people, with one individual reportedly r...