Category Archives: Local News
Illinois State University is asking for federal help to build a new STEM lab
By Blake HaasCongressman Sorensen (D-IL) spoke with WJBC’s Scott Miller. (Photo courtesy: Scott Miller/WJBC)By Blake HaasNORMAL – Illinois State University is on the cusp of a new STEM lab...
Jun 17, 2024
Two central Illinois locations ranked in the top 100 places to live in U.S.
Bloomington gained a quality of life score of 768, and was recognized as a college town, being a home to students that attend Illinois State University, Illinois Wesleyan and Heartland Community Colle...
Jun 17, 2024 City of Bloomington. (Photo courtesy: File)
Illinois State Police seeking person of interest in Kewanee homicide
(Photo courtesy of WMBD-TV)By WMBD-TVKEWANEE – The Illinois State Police are asking for the public's help in finding a person of interest for a homicide investigation.On June 8, Kewanee police r...
Jun 17, 2024
Normal police praised for talking down resident’s mental health crisis
Pictured (L-R) Officer Isaiah Williamson, Officer Eric Sage, Chief Steve Petrilli. (Facebook/Normal Police Department)By WMBD-TVNORMAL – The Normal Police Department on Facebook recognized Offic...
Jun 17, 2024
Third person charged in the shooting death of Jamere Bew
A McLean County Judge ordered Stine to remain behind bars until her trial. (Photo courtesy: McLean County Law and Justice Center)By WJBC StaffMCLEAN COUNTY – McLean County Prosecutors charged a ...
Jun 14, 2024
Bird test positive for the West Nile virus in Woodford County
West Nile can be transmitted to people after getting bitten by mosquitos, who get the virus after feeding on infected birds. (WJBC File Photo)By WMBD-TVMETAMORA – The Woodford County Health Depa...
Jun 14, 2024
Rivian announces more layoffs for some salaried positions
According to Rivian spokeswoman Kelli Felker, the electric car manufacturer will be eliminating a small number of salaried positions. (WJBC file photo) By WMBD-TVNORMAL – Rivian announced more l...
Jun 14, 2024
Elimination of McLean County Auditor office going on November ballot
McLean County Auditor Michelle Anderson is currently running unopposed for another term. If the position is eliminated, then the referendum would block her from serving again if she were reelected. (P...
Jun 14, 2024
Unit 5 School Board holds moment of silence for teacher’s passing
Amy Moore taught at Grove Elementary for two decades. (Photo courtesy WMBD-TV)By WMBD-TVNORMAL – It was a somber atmosphere at Wednesday's Unit 5 School Board meeting as a moment of silence was ...
Jun 13, 2024
Leaders from Bloomington hold housing symposium to address housing shortage
Over 60 leaders ranging from relators to bankers and business leaders attended the event. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File)By Blake HaasBLOOMINGTON – Over the past week, Bloomington city leaders hoste...
Jun 12, 2024 City of Bloomington. (Photo courtesy: File)
