Category Archives: Local News
Bloomington Fire Dept. prepared for the worst as hundreds of EVs sit at State Farm
Bloomington Fire Public Information Officer Frank Friend visited WJBC’s Afternoon Show. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Blake HaasBLOOMINGTON – A thousand Rivian automotive vehicles are sit...
Feb 07, 2024
Normal Police need help identifying suspects accused of 2022 shooting
The case remains under investigation. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Blake Haas NORMAL – A 21-year-old Normal man stands accused of firing a weapon during a shooting in 2022.In July of 2022, Nor...
Feb 06, 2024
Normal native Leah Marlene to launch new E.P. on Friday
Normal native Leah Marlene spoke with WJBC’s Scott Miller. (Photo courtesy: Leah Marlene/Facebook) By Blake HaasBLOOMINGTON – A Normal native, formally in the top three on American Idol, i...
Feb 06, 2024
Aaron Rossi pleads guilty in federal court to fraud and false tax return charges
Nearly two dozen people, either victims or family members, gathered to watch Rossi, who was shackled at his legs. (Photo courtesy: HOI/ABC)By WMBD-TVPEORIA – After months of denials, several civ...
Feb 06, 2024
TikTok scams have become more frequent following the launch of the TikTok Shop
Jessica Tharp with the Better Business Bureau said the younger generation is more likely to fall victim to a social media scam. (WJBC file photo)By WMBD-TVPEORIA – The Better Business Bureau is ...
Feb 06, 2024
Rivian plans to unveil a new cheaper vehicle in March
Rivian plans to announce the new vehicle in March. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Blake Haas NORMAL – Rivian Automotive plans to launch a cheaper electric vehicle in March. In a social media pos...
Feb 05, 2024
Eastview Christian Church announces new lead Pastor
Brandon Grant and his family are moving back to Bloomington-Normal. (Photo courtesy: Eastview Christian Church) By Blake Haas NORMAL – A new season is on the horizon for one of the largest churc...
Feb 05, 2024
House tax bill seeks to increase affordable housing
The bill is estimated to build 2 million affordable homes across the country over the next decade. It now heads to the Senate for approval. (WJBC File Photo)By WMBD-TVPEORIA – Two provisions in ...
Feb 02, 2024
Tazewell County cyber incident “nearly resolved”, board chairman says
Last night's Tazewell County Board meeting featured two emergency declarations related to the cyber incident. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File)By WMBD-TVTAZEWELL COUNTY – November's cyber security inc...
Feb 02, 2024
McLean County Investigators reopening 42-year old cold case
The woman was anywhere from 25 to 50 years old when she died. (Photo courtesy: McLean County Sheriff’s Office) By Blake Haas MCLEAN COUNTY – 42-years after being found dead from an apparen...
Feb 01, 2024
