Category Archives: Local News
UPDATE: Small tent city residents must leave the property
The small tent city is near Home Sweet Home Ministries in Bloomington. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Blake Haas BLOOMINGTON – Those living in a small tent city in Bloomington must leave the pro...
Dec 08, 2023
Local police raise more than $1K during No Shave November
Four of the 32 members who participated showed off their beards. (Photo courtesy: Bloomington Police/Facebook) By Blake Haas BLOOMINGTON – It’s back to a clean shave for members of the Blo...
Dec 07, 2023
Central Illinois Congressman taking a ‘wait and see’ approach before voting on new Middle East funding
Congressman Darin LaHood spoke with WJBC’s Scott Miller. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Blake Haas BLOOMINGTON – A Central Illinois lawmaker wants to include funding for the nation’s...
Dec 04, 2023
Normal man faces multiple felony charges after an alleged DUI hit-and-run
Deonte Andrews faces multiple charges. (Photo courtesy: Bloomington Police) By Blake Haas BLOOMINGTON – A 28-year-old Normal man faces a slew of felony charges after a hit-and-run accident on Th...
Dec 01, 2023
Car thefts on the rise in Normal; authorities call it ‘crimes of opportunities’
Car thefts are on the rise. (Photo courtesy: Normal Police/Facebook) By Blake Haas NORMAL – As the colder months arrive, car thefts are rising in one of Central Illinois’ largest towns.Get...
Dec 01, 2023
Constitution Trail to temporarily close for tree removal
The closings will begin on Dec. 4 and are expected to be complete by Dec. 7. (WJBC File Photo)By WMBD-TVNORMAL – Part of Constitution Trail in Normal is expected to temporarily close for tree re...
Dec 01, 2023 The main portion of the trail is located in Bloomington-Normal. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File)
Home total loss after overnight fire
The cause of the fire is undetermined at this time. There is currently no estimate on the total amount of damages the fire caused. (WMBD-TV)By WMBD-TVMCLEAN – A home is a total loss after a hous...
Dec 01, 2023
Local police release Thanksgiving patrol results
The enforcement effort was possible thanks to federal funding from the Illinois Department of Transportation. (WJBC file photo)By WMBD-TVNORMAL – Local police departments released the results of...
Dec 01, 2023
Local farmers donate 6,600 pounds of ground pork to Midwest Food Bank
Since 2008, the "Pork Power" campaign has been a partnership between the Illinois Pork Producers Association, Illinois Corn Marketing Board, Illinois Meat Processors Association, and the Illinois Soyb...
Dec 01, 2023
Bloomington’s 911 dispatch part of national network to find missing children
According to the ECC, the program was developed to "promote best practices for responding to calls of missing, abducted, and sexually exploited children." (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By WMBD TVBLOOMIN...
Nov 30, 2023
