Category Archives: Local News

CR-V rollover crash in Tazewell County injures 1
ISP Troop 4 responded to the scene regarding a report of a single-unit rollover crash. (WJBC File Photo)By WMBD-TVTAZEWELL COUNTY – One person was injured as a result of a Wednesday morning sing...
Syndicated Author Jul 25, 2024 The man remains behind bars. (Photo courtesy: File)

Miller Park Zoo to reopen Katthoefer Building
The building has been closed for four years. (Photo courtesy: Miller Park Zoo/Facebook)By WMBD BLOOMINGTON – Miller Park Zoo will soon be reopening the Katthoefer Animal Building to the public a...
Syndicated Author Jul 24, 2024

Normal police probe Tuesday night shots fired incident
Authorities said no injuries were reported and the incident is still under investigation. (WJBC file photo)By Neil DoyleNORMAL – Police are investigating a shots fired incident that happened Tue...
Syndicated Author Jul 24, 2024

‘Shelter, enrichment, opportunity’: New McLean County Animal Control building breaks ground
The new expansion will provide more space and give more opportunities to the animals that come through the shelter. (Photo courtesy WMBD-TV)By WMBD-TVSHIRLEY – A familiar place for animal contro...
Syndicated Author Jul 23, 2024

Father of Sonya Massey’s child says deputies covered up what really happened
Massey's father is demanding the resignation of the Sangamon County sheriff. (Photo courtesy: Dave Dahl/WJBC)By Dave Dahl SPRINGFIELD – Tuesday's update on the Sonya Massey case in Springfield i...
Syndicated Author Jul 23, 2024

McLean County Judge hands down over 100-year sentence to a Riverdale man
A third suspect remains on the run. (Photo courtesy: McLean County Law and Justice Center) By Blake Haas BLOOMINGTON – A McLean County Judge sentenced a Riverdale man to over 100 years behind ba...
Syndicated Author Jul 23, 2024

Latest crop report shows above average rainfall over past week
(Cropshot/Flickr)By USDA SPRINGFIELD – There were 4.7 days suitable for fieldwork in the week ending July 21, 2024. Statewide, the average temperature was 72.3 degrees, 4.5 degrees below normal....
Syndicated Author Jul 23, 2024

Bloomington Council approves Rivian expansion
According to the council itinerary, Rivian plans to expand their manufacturing facility with two 1,200,00 square foot buildings for light manufacturing, kitting and logistics. (Photo courtesy: Rivian/...
Syndicated Author Jul 23, 2024

Eureka man accused of beating a child with his belt and fists
A statement of arrest shows Lowery allegedly used a heating pad cord along with a belt and his fist to beat the child. (Photo courtesy: Flickr/File)By WJBC StaffEUREKA – A 28-year-old Eureka man...
Syndicated Author Jul 22, 2024

Bloomington Library celebrating renovation, expansion project at ribbon-cutting in August
The ceremony will double as a party to culminate this year's Summer Reading Program, which is slated to happen from 10 a.m. to noon on Aug. 3. (WJBC File Photo)By WMBD-TVBLOOMINGTON – Bloomingto...
Syndicated Author Jul 22, 2024