Category Archives: Local News
Bloomington Rotary hosting Pork Chop fundraiser Thursday
The lunch includes a Bloomington Meats pork chop sandwich, chips and a cookie along with a drink.(Pixabay)By Jake FogalBLOOMINGTON – If you are looking for a spot for lunch on Thursday the Bloom...
Jun 12, 2024
Route 66 murals popping up in McLean County
The Village of McLean is getting a new mural commemorating Route 66. This is just one of four Route 66 murals commissioned by McLean County being painted by muralist Troy Freeman. (Photo courtesy WMBD...
Jun 12, 2024
Bloomington crash leaves one dead
The crash is still being investigated by the Bloomington Police Department, the McLean County Accident Reconstruction Team, and the McLean County Coroner's Office. (WJBC file photo)By WMBD-TVBLOOMINGT...
Jun 12, 2024
McLean County Health Department’s mobile unit is on the move
The McLean County Health Department received the mobile unit in January after being awarded $265,000 in ARPA funds last year. (Photo courtesy WMBD-TV)By WMBD-TVLEXINGTON – The McLean County Heal...
Jun 10, 2024
Special Olympics to begin Summer Games this weekend
The opening ceremony which starts at 8 p.m. Friday at Hancock will culminate with the finish of the annual Illinois Law Enforcement Torch Run where hundreds of officers will enter the stadium and the ...
Jun 07, 2024
Miller Park Zoo celebrating 133 years with birthday bash this Saturday
With admission you can enjoy cake, ice-cream and face painting. Saturday's festivities are from noon to 3 p.m. (WJBC file photo)By WMBD-TVBLOOMINGTON – On Saturday, join the Miller Park Zoo for ...
Jun 07, 2024
Bloomington man accused of possessing hundreds of grams of cocaine
Smith remains behind bars in the McLean County Detention Facility. (Photo courtesy: Flickr/File)By Blake HaasBLOOMINGTON – A Bloomington man stands accused of multiple Class X felonies for alleg...
Jun 06, 2024
Rivian introduces the second generation of its flagship vehicles
Pricing for the vehicles starts at about $69,900. (WJBC File Photo)By WMBD-TV and Jake FogalNORMAL – Rivian Automotive introduced the second generation of its R1S SUV and R1T pickup truck on Thu...
Jun 06, 2024
Police investigating shots fired incident in Bloomington Wednesday
If you wish to submit a crime tip and remain anonymous, please contact the Crime & Intelligence Analysis Unit (CIAU) at 309-434-2963 or email CIAU@cityblm.org. You can also text the number 847411 ...
Jun 06, 2024
Pair arrested in Pontiac for crack cocaine and cannabis
The pair remain behind bars. (Photo courtesy: Livingston County Sheriff’s Office) By Blake Haas LIVINGSTON COUNTY – Two individuals in Livingston County stand accused of manufacturing crac...
Jun 03, 2024
