Category Archives: Local News
Bloomington-Normal NAACP calling Sonya Massey’s death gruesome
Massey was killed in her Springfield, Illinois, home after being shot by former Sangamon County deputy Sean Grayson earlier this month. (Photo Courtesy of WMBD-TV)By WMBD-TVBLOOMINGTON-NORMAL – ...
Jul 30, 2024
Normal firefighters take time to repair bikes after apartment fire
Firefighters took a little time to help some of the kids in the neighborhood with some quick bike maintenance. (Facebook/Normal Fire Department)By WMBD-TVNORMAL – The Normal Fire Department was ...
Jul 30, 2024
Police in Normal launching investigation after shots fired on Sunday
The investigation into this case is still ongoing. (Photo courtesy WMBD-TV)By Neil DoyleNORMAL – Police are investigating a shots fired incident that happened Sunday afternoon in Normal.Officers...
Jul 29, 2024
Lorenz announces candidacy for Mayor of Normal
Normal Town Council members Kathleen Lorenz and Scott Preston. (WJBC file photo)By WJBC StaffNORMAL – Normal Town Council member Kathleen Lorenz on Monday announced her candidacy to be the next ...
Jul 29, 2024
Bloomington City Council approves new roadwork
Roadwork is expected to start this fall. The majority of the work will be done in the spring and summer of next year. (WJBC file photo)By WMBD-TVBLOOMINGTON – The Bloomington City Council unanim...
Jul 29, 2024
Grayson’s behavior in Logan County led superior to ask, ‘How are you still employed with us?’
Former Sangamon County Sheriff Deputy Sean Grayson. (Photo courtesy: Sangamon County Jail)By BETH HUNDSDORFERCapitol News Illinoisnews@capitolnewsillinois.comSPRINGFIELD – Before former Sangamon...
Jul 26, 2024
Pekin babysitter remains in custody until trial; accused of killing infant
The woman remains behind bars. (Photo courtesy: Pixabay/File)By WMBD TV PEKIN – A judge on Thursday morning ordered a Pekin woman to remain in custody until the outcome of allegations that she s...
Jul 25, 2024
Bat tests positive for rabies, Tazewell County health officials say
Report any bites to animal control, and wash the injury thoroughly before seeking medical attention. (WJBC file photo)By WMBD-TVTAZEWELL COUNTY – The Tazewell County Health Department announced ...
Jul 25, 2024
YouthBuild getting new open space from Lowe’s grant
YouthBuild students will help with the construction of their new space. (Photo courtesy of Youthbuild of McLean County/Facebook)By WMBD-TVMCLEAN COUNTY – YouthBuild McLean County has some buildi...
Jul 25, 2024
Man sentenced to 123 years for Bloomington murder
Bloomington police are still looking for a third suspect, James Moon, and anyone with information is encouraged to contact Bloomington police at (309) 820-8888. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File)By WMBD-TVBL...
Jul 25, 2024
