Category Archives: Local News
Bloomington mayor discusses state of the city
Bloomington Mayor Mboka Mwilambwe. (WJBC file photo)By WMBD-TVBLOOMINGTON – Bloomington Mayor Mboka Mwilambwe delivered his State of the City Address at the Bloomington Center for the Performing...
May 02, 2024
People protesting Gaza war comply with ISU’s order to take down their tents
Protestors removed their tents after the written warnings were issued, he said. (Photo courtesy: WMBD) By WMBD TV NORMAL – People protesting the war in Gaza at Illinois State University abandone...
May 01, 2024
Illinois farmers made progress planting this past week
Precipitation averaged 1.62 inches, 0.78 above normal. (Facebook/Illinois Farm Bureau)From USDASPRINGFIELD – There were 3.1 days suitable for fieldwork in the week ending April 28, 2024. Statewi...
Apr 30, 2024
Semi-trailer catches fire on the south side of Rivian Automotive plant
Firefighters stayed on the scene to manage hot spots for an hour after the flames were extinguished. (Photo courtesy: Normal Fire Department)By Blake Haas NORMAL – A semi-trailer caught fire at ...
Apr 29, 2024
McLean County Prosecutors charge man from Normal with Home Invasion and Sexual Assault
Lamar James, 26, of Normal. (Photo courtesy: Normal Police)By WJBC Staff Over the weekend, Normal Police release security camera of the person they believed was the suspect. (Photo courtesy: NPD/Faceb...
Apr 29, 2024
Town of Normal wants resident feedback in new survey
Normal and Zencity have worked together on community surveys since 2018. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File)By WMBD TVNORMAL – Normal is asking residents for their thoughts and feelings on the town's se...
Apr 29, 2024
HOT OFF THE GRILL: Green Gables plans to reopen in early May
Green Gables plans to open in May. (Photo courtesy: Green Gables/Facebook)By Blake Haas HUDSON – Almost two years to the date, a legendary burger restaurant in Hudson plans to reopen i...
Apr 29, 2024
Longtime Bloomington politician plans to run for Mayor
Dan Brady announced plans to run for Mayor of Bloomington in 2025 Monday morning. (Photo courtesy: Dan Brady/Facebook)By Blake Haas BLOOMINGTON – A former McLean County Coroner wants t...
Apr 29, 2024
Normal Police searching for home invasion, sexual assault suspect
Anyone with information about the incident is asked to contact Normal Police at 309-454-9535. (Photo courtesy WMBD-TV)By WMBD-TVNORMAL – Normal Police are investigating a home invasion and alleg...
Apr 29, 2024
Bloomington police welcome new K-9
Bane is a 19-month-old Belgian Malinois. He was born in the Czech Republic. (Facebook/City of Bloomington – Police)By WMBD-TVBLOOMINGTON – The Bloomington Police Department welcomed a new ...
Apr 27, 2024
