Category Archives: Local News
Normal Public Library settling into temporary location
The library hopes to offer limited computer services by the end of the month. (WJBC file photo)By WMBD-TVNORMAL – It's national library week and Normal Public Library wants visitors to know they...
Apr 11, 2024
Illinois Manufacturers’ Association announces winner of ‘Makers Madness’ contest
The IMA says more than 300,000 votes were cast, and Illinoisans nominated more than 200 items. (Photo courtesy Illinois Manufacturers’ Association)By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – Illinois has sp...
Apr 11, 2024
McLean County Coroner identifies victim of Monday night crash
The crash remains under investigation. (Photo courtesy: Getty Images) By Blake Haas NORMAL – A 48-year-old man from Normal died in a motorcycle crash Monday night in Normal.Authorities responded...
Apr 09, 2024
IDPH updates its list on where it’s safe to eat fish caught in state waters
In the Illinois River, most of the warnings are for PCBs with one advisory for Methylmercury in Black Crappies. (Photo courtesy of Pixabay)By Jake Fogal and WMBD-TVMCLEAN COUNTY – The Illinois D...
Apr 09, 2024
One dead after Mackinaw motorcycle crash
Tazewell County Coroner's Office Facebook stated that the accident occurred near Greenwood Cemetery around 3:30 p.m. (Photo Courtesy of Flickr)By WMBD-TV A Monday evening crash involving a car an...
Apr 09, 2024
Normal Community students launch balloon to track eclipse
Bloomington High school launched a balloon last week. University High School will launch a balloon on April 12. Normal West will launch a balloon on April 26. (WJBC file photo)By WMBD-TVBLOOMINGTON/NO...
Apr 09, 2024
Pete Davidson bringing comedy chops to Bloomington
Tickets go on sale Friday and can be purchased here. (Photo courtesy Bloomington Center for the Performing Arts)By WMBD-TVBLOOMINGTON – The Bloomington Center for the Performing Arts will be hos...
Apr 09, 2024
Motorcycle crash leaves one person dead in Normal
The victim's name is being withheld pending notification of their family. (WJBC file photo)By WMBD-TVNORMAL – A motorcyclist lost control and crashed into a guard rail in Normal on Monday, endin...
Apr 09, 2024
McLean County Coroner identifies man found by railroad tracks
The incident remains under investigation by the McLean County Coroner's Office, the McLean County Sheriff's Department, and Norfolk Southern Railroad Police Department. (WJBC file photo)By WMBD-TVBLOO...
Apr 09, 2024
St. Jude Feed fundraiser collects record donation at Sit N Bull in Hudson
Proceeds from the event go to help St. Jude as they continue their mission of leading the way the world understands, treats and defeats childhood cancer and other life-threatening diseases. (WJBC...
Apr 08, 2024
