Category Archives: Local News
Clean-up underway at the Salvation Army in Bloomington after busted pipe
Some walls will need to be torn down. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Blake Haas BLOOMINGTON – It’s now clean-up time for one local nonprofit after a pip burst flooded several rooms.For the...
Jan 17, 2024
Koehler sponsors bill to address escalating costs of prescription drugs
The board would consider a broad range of economic factors and would provide pharmaceutical manufacturers a chance to justify existing drug costs. (PHOTO:Dave Dahl)By WMBD-TVSPRINGFIELD – Illino...
Jan 17, 2024
Task force for Illinois Underground Railroad holds first meeting
Koehler will co-chair the task force along with State Representative Debbie Meyers-Martin. (WMBD-TV)By WMBD-TVSPRINGFIELD – On Tuesday, the Illinois Underground Railroad Task Force held its firs...
Jan 17, 2024
ECHL hockey league announces expansion team for Bloomington
The Bloomington team, which will be named later, will begin play in October 2024 at Grossinger Motors Arena. (Photo courtesy Facebook/Central Illinois Flying Aces)By WJBC StaffBLOOMINGTON – A ne...
Jan 17, 2024
Some Illinois House and Senate Republicans frustrated about state resources going to migrants
Republicans at the statehouse are upset the migrant crisis has grown to where it is now. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Dave Dahl SPRINGFIELD – A New Year's Eve airlift of more than 300 migrants...
Jan 16, 2024
Local warming centers during freezing weather
By WJBC StaffBLOOMINGTON – The City of Bloomington wants to ensure residents have access to safe and warm spaces during freezing cold conditions. Several warming centers and services are availab...
Jan 15, 2024
Georgia man appears in Mclean County court to face murder charges
Anderson will next appear in court for a pre-trial hearing on Feb. 26. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By WMBD TV MCLEAN COUNTY – A Georgia man pleaded not guilty Friday morning to allegations he sh...
Jan 12, 2024 Photo courtesy: File
McLean County Board votes against migrant resolution
The McLean County Board met Thursday night at the Government Center in downtown Bloomington. (Photo courtesy WMBD-TV)By WMBD-TVBLOOMINGTON – An abundance of McLean County residents and groups sp...
Jan 12, 2024
McLean County Coroner identifies man in Ellsworth murder
The murder remains under investigation. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Blake Haas ELLSWORTH – A 41-year old Ellsworth man died from multiple gunshot wounds after a shooting Wednesday morning. Ar...
Jan 11, 2024
McLean County Board to vote on migrant resolution Thursday
The county board meeting will be held Thursday evening at 5:30 p.m. (WJBC file photo)By WMBD-TVBLOOMINGTON – A resolution which would prohibit the use of taxpayer funded services for migrants se...
Jan 11, 2024
