Category Archives: Local News
Rivian Automotive to lay off 10% of workforce beginning Thursday
Rivian automotive posted their earnings on Wednesday afternoon. (Photo courtesy: Rivian/File) By Blake Haas NORMAL – Rivian Automotive plans to lay off 10% of its workforce posting their earning...
Feb 21, 2024
Heartland Community College trustees OK small tuition increase
The cost per credit hour will be $185, which includes a $2 per hour increase in tuition and a $1 increase in student fees. (WJBC File Photo)By WMBD-TVNORMAL – The board of trustees at Heartland ...
Feb 21, 2024
Candidate information released on second finalist to become ISU’s next president
Information about the other two finalists will be released approximately 24 hours before their scheduled visits. (Facebook/Bone Student Center)By Neil DoyleNORMAL – Illinois State University has...
Feb 21, 2024
Fatal car crash Tuesday night in Farmer City
Authorities said the driver of the other vehicle was life flighted to a local hospital. (WJBC file photo)By Neil DoyleFARMER CITY – One person died in a two vehicle accident Tuesday night in Far...
Feb 21, 2024
Pancake Days returns this weekend; proceeds to benefit local children
The Bloomington Kiwanis use special equipment to cook the pancakes. (Photo courtesy: Bloomington Kiwanis/Facebook) By Blake Haas BLOOMINGTON – A local tradition dating back to 1951 returns to th...
Feb 20, 2024
Open forum for first of four candidates for ISU’s new president
Dr. Aondover Tarhule spoke during an open forum Monday afternoon at Illinois State University’s Bone Student Center. (Photo courtesy WMBD-TV)By WMBD-TVNORMAL – Illinois State University is...
Feb 20, 2024
Red Cross asking for help to install free smoke detectors in Bloomington
The event takes place on March 9. (Photo courtesy: Dave Dahl/WJBC) By Blake Haas and WMBDBLOOMINGTON – The Red Cross needs volunteers for their “Sound the Alarm” campaign.In 2023, th...
Feb 19, 2024
USDA releases latest Ag Census
Illinois has just over 71,000 farms and ranches, down two percent from 2017. The average size in Illinois was 370 acres, down two acres. (Facebook/Illinois Farm Bureau)By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – ...
Feb 16, 2024
Norovirus cases on the rise in Central Illinois
The virus is easily spread, from food being placed on a counter with norovirus particles, or by touching surfaces or objects contaminated with the virus. (Photo courtesy: Flickr)By WMBD-TVTREMONT R...
Feb 15, 2024
Route 66 Commission accepting ideas for anniversary celebration
The Commission is looking for submissions of projects, programs or events that can be for national or single-state activities. (Photo Courtesy of Rhys Martin via National Park Service)By WMBD-TV BLOOM...
Feb 15, 2024
