Category Archives: Local News
Local taxpayers could be on the hook for a new ‘homeless hotel’
Home Sweet Home Ministries in Bloomington is home to around 30 individuals, who reside in tents. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File)By Blake HaasBLOOMINGTON-If the plans come to fruition, local taxpayers coul...
Aug 09, 2024
State now has blueprint for K-12 schools to teach dangers of overdose
Public health groups commend new guides but say there was a 'lack of opportunities' for collaboration. (Photo courtesy: Capitol News Illinois photo by Andrew Campbell)By DILPREET RAJUCapitol News Illi...
Aug 09, 2024
Central Illinois election officials discuss voting integrity
Early voting and vote-by-mail begins September 26. (WJBC file photo)By WMBD-TVCENTRAL ILLINOIS – Local election officials gathered Thursday afternoon to answer any questions regarding voting int...
Aug 09, 2024
American Red Cross Evening of Star to feature PGA Hall of Famer Lee Trevino
Throughout his career, Lee Trevino went on to win 29 tournaments, including six majors. (Photo courtesy American Red Cross)By WJBC StaffNORMAL – Six-time major champion and 29-time PGA Tour winn...
Aug 09, 2024
New policy in Gibson City school district bans cell phones in the middle school
Gibson City joins local districts, like Clinton, to ban cell phones inside the classroom. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File)By Blake Haas GIBSON CITY – Elementary students returning to the classroom in...
Aug 08, 2024
Caterpillar contractor from Michigan dies at Peoria Proving Ground facility
The incident remains under investigation. (Photo courtesy: CAT/Facebook) By WMBD PEORIA – An investigation is underway after a contractor from Michigan died Wednesday night inside Caterpillar's ...
Aug 08, 2024
Leader of BN Area Convention and Visitors’ Bureau resigns
Howard leaves the post after 20-years on the job. (Photo courtesy: BN Visitors Bureau/Facebook) By Blake Haas BLOOMINGTON – A 20-year leader of the Bloomington-Normal Area Convention and Visitor...
Aug 08, 2024
Gov. Pritzker officially opens Illinois State Fair at ribbon cutting in Springfield
Gov. Pritzker (left) has peace offering for newspaper reporter Brenden Moore (right), who is pro-ketchup. (Photo courtesy: Dave Dahl/WJBC)By Dave Dahl SPRINGFIELD – Gov. JB Pritzker led a ribbon...
Aug 08, 2024
COVID-19 is experiencing an uptick in Central Illinois, but what does it mean?
COVID-19 deaths were also up 1.3% last week, and emergency room visits for COVID-19 were up 18.7% last week. (WJBC File Photo)By WMBD-TVCENTRAL ILLINOIS – Positive COVID-19 tests are going up on...
Aug 08, 2024
USPS warning customers of tracking text scams
Scammers may disguise themselves as a government agency or bank to make themselves look legitimate. (WJBC File Photo)By WMBD-TVCENTRAL ILLINOIS – The United States Postal Service (USPS) is warni...
Aug 08, 2024 (Photo courtesy: file)
