Category Archives: Local News
Man found dead in a ditch in McLean County; investigation underway
The case remains under investigation. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Blake Haas MCLEAN COUNTY – An investigation is ongoing after a man was found dead in a ditch in McLean County Tuesday morning...
Apr 16, 2024
Road reopened after gas leak in Pontiac
No injuries related to this incident have been reported at this time. (WJEZ File Photo)By WMBD-TVPONTIAC – The Pontiac Police Department encouraged residents to avoid part of Howard Street due t...
Apr 16, 2024
Pair arrested in Normal for Bloomington shooting Monday evening
Sean Walker-Harris (left) and Ajea Porter-Toney (right) face charges in a McLean County courtroom for allegedly playing a role in a Monday evening shooting. (Photo courtesy: Bloomington Police/Faceboo...
Apr 16, 2024
A new downtown coming to Bloomington
The project will increase accessibility to community members of all walks of life, and update infrastructure. (WJBC File Photo)By WMBD-TVBLOOMINGTON – The Bloomington City Council unanimously vo...
Apr 16, 2024
Illinois planting season is just getting started
Corn planted reached 3 percent, compared to the 5-year average of 4 percent. (Facebook/IL Corn)From USDASPRINGFIELD – There were 2.3 days suitable for fieldwork in the week ending April 14, 2024...
Apr 16, 2024
ISU’s Office of Sustainability collecting solar glasses
According to the American Academy of Ophthalmology, modern solar eclipse glasses do not expire. (Photo courtesy of Illinois State University/Facebook)By WMBD-TVNORMAL – Now that the solar eclips...
Apr 12, 2024
Victory Church opening new school
(Photo Courtesy of WMBD_TV)By WMBD-TVBLOOMINGTON – In addition to rebuilding after a devastating fire two years ago, Victory Church is preparing to open a school.On Thursday the church held a pa...
Apr 12, 2024
Roads around Uptown Circle closing for Festival of Colors Saturday
During the festival, it is customary to throw colored powder on friends and family to show love and respect for each other. (WJBC File Photo)By WMBD-TVNORMAL – Uptown Circle and all its entrance...
Apr 12, 2024
Person rescued from grain bin in rural Livingston County
Authorities said the person was taken to an area hospital in stable condition. (Photo Flickr/DeeWayneNealy)By WMBD-TV and Neil DoyleLIVINGSTON COUNTY – One person was rescued from grain bin in r...
Apr 12, 2024
IWU President-elect: Returning to Central Illinois ‘a full circle moment’
Dr. Sheahon Zenger visited WJBC’s Afternoon Show on Thursday. (Photo courtesy: IWU) By Blake Haas BLOOMINGTON – For Illinois Wesleyan University’s President-elect, returning to Centr...
Apr 11, 2024
