Category Archives: Local News
Bloomington resident receives governor’s award
Joe Wilson received this recognition at the 14th Annual Governor's Volunteer Service Awards. (Photo courtesy WMBD-TV)By WMBD-TVBLOOMINGTON – Bloomington resident Joe Wilson was recognized on Thu...
Apr 27, 2024
Chicago man faces charges of vehicular hijacking in McLean County
Kendu Fisher-Edwards remains behind bars in the McLean County Jail. (Photo courtesy: NPD) By Blake Haas NORMAL – An Chicago man stands accused of stealing a vehicle in Normal last week. Authorit...
Apr 24, 2024
Employment and housing issues hampering McLean County growth
Bloomington-Normal Economic Development Council President and CEO Patrick Hoban visited WJBC’s Afternoon Show. (Photo courtesy: BNEDC/Facebook) By Blake Haas MCLEAN COUNTY – Despite a thri...
Apr 24, 2024
Pekin woman dead after being hit by a forklift inside the Goodfield Case IH plantÂ
The accident remains under investigation. (Photo courtesy: Flickr)By Blake Haas WOODFORD COUNTY – A Pekin woman died in an accident at the Case IH factory in Goodfield.Authorities responded to t...
Apr 24, 2024
Illinois Prairie Community Foundation gives thousands to local nonprofits
Some of the local grants include $2,000 for Best Buddies in Central Illinois, $4,000 for the Boys & Girls Club of Bloomington-Normal and $2,500 for Easterseals of Central Illinois. (Facebook/Illin...
Apr 24, 2024
Infectious disease conference kicks off at ISU
On Wednesday, the conference continues with speakers all day and ends with Heather Simpson, a former viral anti-vax social media influencer who became known for dressing as the measles for Halloween, ...
Apr 24, 2024
Normal Police 15% pay raise to be spread over four years
The four-year agreement retroactively went into effect April 1. (Photo courtesy WMBD-TV)By WMBD-TVNORMAL – Normal police officers and sergeants will see a pay increase over the next four years. ...
Apr 24, 2024
Former Illinois State football standout hopes to hear his name called during the NFL Draft
Former Illinois State tight end Cam Grandy hopes to hear his name called this week during the NFL Draft. (Photo courtesy: ISU Athletics) By Blake Haas NORMAL – A former Central Illinois hig...
Apr 23, 2024
ISU hosting open forum for Vice President for Academic Affairs and Provost
Dr. Ani Yazedjian is the nominee. (Photo courtesy: ISU) By Blake Haas NORMAL – Illinois State University plans to hold an open forum on Thursday for the vice president of academic affairs and pr...
Apr 23, 2024
Former Clinton Chief of Police passes away
Former Clinton Police Chief Mike Reidy was 69. (Photo courtesy: Clinton Police/Facebook) By WJBC Staff CLINTON – A former longtime Chief of Police in DeWitt County passed away this week. Former ...
Apr 23, 2024
