Category Archives: Local News
Bloomington Bison to announce their NHL affiliation next week
By comparison, the Peoria Rivermen are in the Class A SPHL. (Facebook/Grossinger Motors Arena)By WMBD-TVBLOOMINGTON – Next week, the Bloomington Bison will announce which NHL franchise their min...
May 20, 2024
Leaders from Central Catholic break ground on a new football field and track
Central Catholic High School President Sean Foster visited WJBC’s Afternoon Show. (Photo courtesy: Blake Haas/WJBC)By Blake Haas BLOOMINGTON – Construction workers broke ground on a new fo...
May 16, 2024
Former NFD Fire Chief passes away
Retired Chief George Cermak joined the force in 1969. (Photo courtesy: NFD/Facebook)By Blake Haas NORMAL – A former long-time Normal Fire Department fire chief passed away Thursday morning.Retir...
May 16, 2024
Bloomington-Normal officials react to Regional Housing Recovery Plan
By WMBD-TVMCLEAN COUNTY – The McLean County Regional Planning Commission is making rounds presenting the Regional Housing Recovery Plan. The purpose of the plan is to address the housing crisis ...
May 16, 2024
Twin Cities showcase features over 100 local businesses
The McLean County Chamber of Commerce showcased the entrepreneurial spirit and vibrant business community within the Twin Cities during the event on Wednesday. (Photo courtesy WMBD-TV)By WMBD-TVNORMAL...
May 16, 2024
Unit 5 School Board approves new secure entrances, 15 cent lunch increase
The Unit 5 School Board met on Wednesday night. (Photo courtesy WMBD-TV)By WMBD-TVNORMAL – The Unit 5 School Board met on Wednesday and approved multiple items unanimously as part of their conse...
May 16, 2024
ISU Board of Trustees to vote on tuition, room and board, and dining increase on Friday
Illinois State Board of Trustee members including President Dr. Aondover Tarhule plan to vote later this week. (Photo courtesy: Blake Haas/WJBC) By Blake Haas NORMAL – The Board of Trustees at I...
May 15, 2024
Illinois FBI Special Agent in Charge leaving for position at FBI headquarters in Washington, D.C.
Springfield Field Office Special Agent in Charge David Nanz plans to leave for a position in Washington, D.C. (Photo courtesy: FBI Springfield)By WJBC Staff SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Division o...
May 15, 2024
Bloomington man arrested on multiple gun charges
He was arrested for aggravated unlawful use of a weapon, two counts of a felon in possession of a weapon, possession of an assault weapon and burglary without causing damage. (Photo courtesy Facebook/...
May 15, 2024
McLean County Jury Commission warning local residents of jury duty scam
The scam targets those who have previously served on a jury in McLean County. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File)By Blake Haas BLOOMINGTON – The McLean County Jury Commission wants residents to be aware...
May 14, 2024
