Category Archives: Local News
Unit 5 approves 2024-25 budget, presents plan to maintain facilities
The school board also discussed millions of dollars worth of repairs that need to be made to various buildings and facilities in the district. (Photo courtesy WMBD-TV)By WMBD-TVNORMAL – The McLe...
Sep 19, 2024
BPD: Numerous motor vehicle burglary reports recently
According to a BPD Facebook post, these vehicle burglaries recently occurred on the city’s east side. (WJBC file photo)By WJBC StaffBLOOMINGTON – Bloomington police have recently received ...
Sep 18, 2024
Illinois crop condition numbers from USDA
Corn harvested reached 7 percent, compared to the 5-year average of 3 percent. (WJBC file photo)By USDASPRINGFIELD – There were 6.8 days suitable for fieldwork in the week ending September 15, 2...
Sep 17, 2024
City of Bloomington highlighting diversity and inclusion
The event is part of the annual welcoming week. (Photo Courtesy of WMBD-TV)By WMBD-TV The city of Bloomington teamed up with The Immigration Project and BN Welcoming to hold the "Divercity" event at M...
Sep 16, 2024
Flu season is in full swing for Central Illinois
Doctors cite the main cause due to changes in seasons and exposure to new germs. (Photo courtesy Flickr/USACEEuropeDis)By WMBD-TV TAZEWELL COUNTY – Flu symptoms are hitting the greater Peoria ar...
Sep 16, 2024
Local health officials reminding the public on the risk of rabies
If the bat makes contact with anyone, it's best to wash the wound and contact a medical professional immediately. (WJBC file photo)By WMBD-TVBLOOMINGTON – Discovering a bat in your home can be d...
Sep 16, 2024
Bloomington Bison release team jerseys
There are almost 800 season ticket holders for the upcoming season. (WMBD-TV)By WMBD-TV BLOOMINGTON – On Thursday night, with less than 40 days until the puck drops the Bloomington Bison reveale...
Sep 16, 2024
Boy injured after falling off ride at Morton Pumpkin Festival
The festival posted that its thoughts and prayers are with the boy and his family. (Photo Courtesy of the Morton Pumpkin Festival/Facebook)By WMBD-TVMORTON – The Morton Pumpkin Festival reported...
Sep 13, 2024
USDA release September yield forecast for Illinois corn and soybeans
Photo Facebook/IL CornBy USDASPRINGFIELD – The USDA's National Agricultural Statistics Service has released its September yield forecast for Illinois corn and soybeans in 2024.Corn: Planted area...
Sep 13, 2024
Illinois Wesleyan to offer direct admission to some local students
Starting Sept. 16, qualifying seniors will be guaranteed a spot at IWU which will streamline the admissions process while keeping students local. (Facebook/Illinois Wesleyan University)By WMBD-TVBLOOM...
Sep 13, 2024 Illinois Wesleyan University is located in Bloomington, Illinois. (Photo courtesy: IWU)
