Category Archives: Local News

Tazewell County Sheriff issues alert for missing and endangered Manito man
Anyone with information is encouraged to contact the Tazewell County Sheriff’s Office. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/Flicker)By WMBD TV TAZEWELL COUNTY – A 67-year-old Manito man is listed as miss...
Syndicated Author Sep 12, 2024

More than 1 million meals packed for food banks in Illinois
Volunteers packed meals, which were then distributed to local food banks in Illinois. (WJBC File Photo)By WMBD-TVNORMAL – We now know the results from the Million Meal Pack that happened over th...
Syndicated Author Sep 12, 2024

Tearful 9/11 Memorial Ceremony for the Twin Cities
WJBC file photoBy WMBD-TVBLOOMINGTON – Dozens gathered outside of the McLean County Museum of History for American Legion Post 635's 9/11 Memorial Service.Tears were flowing as people remembered...
Syndicated Author Sep 12, 2024

No students displaced after fire in ISU dorms
No injuries were reported. The cause of the fire remains under investigation by the Normal Fire Department and Illinois State University. (Photo courtesy Normal Fire Department)By WMBD-TVNORMAL –...
Syndicated Author Sep 12, 2024

No injuries reported after truck fire on I-55 in Lincoln
The cause of the fire remains under investigation. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By WMBD TV LINCOLN – Illinois State Police responded to a truck fire on Interstate 55 near Lincoln on Wednesday.Acc...
Syndicated Author Sep 11, 2024

Workforce pilot program for the homeless launched in Illinois
The program is in its 6-month planning period, which will be followed by 18 months of the initiative being implemented in the community. (WMBD-TV)By WMBD-TVCENTRAL ILLINOIS – Some experiencing h...
Syndicated Author Sep 11, 2024

More people taking a swing at Bloomington’s golf courses
The three courses average 60,000 rounds a year. From 2019 through 2023 golf rounds have increased by 10,000 rounds. (WMBD-TV)By WMBD-TVBLOOMINGTON – The city of Bloomington is seeing an increase...
Syndicated Author Sep 11, 2024

Manhunt underway for Ohio man accused of stealing a rental car with a child inside in Peoria
Anyone with information is encouraged to contact their local police department. (Photo courtesy: Flickr/File)By WMBD TV PEORIA – An Ohio man allegedly used force to take a rental car that had a ...
Syndicated Author Sep 10, 2024

Social Security Administration opting for digitized signature requirements for more than 30 forms
These actions simplify application processes for people, including removing a potential reason for claims to be sent back or denied.(Logo courtesy Social Security Administration)By Jake FogalBLOOMINGT...
Syndicated Author Sep 09, 2024

Farmington school employee’s trial for solicitation set for December
The trial takes place in December. (Photo courtesy: File)By WMBD TV FARMINGTON – An employee of Farmington Central Elementary School will appear next in court in December on charges she tried to...
Syndicated Author Sep 09, 2024