Category Archives: Local News
Illinois reports first West Nile Virus death of 2024
Last year there were six deadly cases of West Nile virus. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File)By WMBD-TVCHICAGO – The Illinois Department of Public Health announced the first person who has died as a res...
Aug 28, 2024
Another hearing set for Georgia man accused in deadly shooting of Peoria teen
The 20-year-old is facing first-degree murder charges for the shooting death of Kanye Stowers. (Photo Courtesy of WMBD-TV)By WMBD-TVBLOOMINGTON – A Georgia man appeared in McLean County Court fo...
Aug 27, 2024
Coroner identifies 90-year-old man killed in collision in rural Green Valley
The crash remains under investigation. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File)By WMBD TV TAZEWELL COUNTY – A 90-year-old man died from injuries sustained in a crash Saturday morning in rural Tazewell County...
Aug 26, 2024
Five charged in video gaming machines theft ring locally and across Illinois
Attorney General Kwami Raoul. (Photo courtesy: Dave Dahl/WJBC) By WMBD TV MCLEAN COUNTY – The state's top prosecutor announced charges against five men for a burglary ring that resulted in dozen...
Aug 26, 2024
Former Sangamon County Deputy, accused of killing Sonya Massey, appears in court
Raymond Massey (left), Sonya Massey's uncle, also talked to reporters. (Photo courtesy: Dave Dahl/File)By Dave Dahl SPRINGFIELD – Monday morning saw a brief status hearing in the case of Sean Gr...
Aug 26, 2024
Local community members hold open forum on the housing crisis
President of the Bloomington Revivalists, Noah Tang said having individual developers, instead of corporate developers, is one way to make homes affordable again. (Photo Courtesy of WMBD-TV)By WMBD-TV...
Aug 26, 2024
Up to 18 cows still on the run in Douglas Co. as search efforts continue
All lanes were reopened for traffic around 9:13 a.m. (Photo courtesy; USDA/File)By WMBD TV TUSCOLA – After a semi-trailer hauling 67 cows rolled over on I-57 in Tuscola overnight, authorities an...
Aug 23, 2024
White substance in Bloomington creek found to be paint, fire department says
The paint leak remains under investigation. (Photo courtesy: BFD/Facebook) By WMBD TV BLOOMINGTON – A white substance found in a creek near the intersection of Airport Road and North Hershey Roa...
Aug 23, 2024
Teen dies after medical emergency at Normal High School
This incident is being investigated by the McLean County Coroner's Office with assistance from the Normal Police Department. (WJBC File Photo)By WMBD-TV & Jake FogalNORMAL – A 15-year-old gi...
Aug 23, 2024
Federals funds secured for Bloomington road project
Representative LaHood secured $2 million for the $22 million project. Other funding is coming from motor fuel tax. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File)By WMBD-TVBLOOMINGTON – Congressman Darin LaHood vis...
Aug 23, 2024
