Category Archives: Local News
City of Bloomington announces new fire chief
He will succeed Eric West, who was named Bloomington fire chief in 2021. He announced his retirement in September with his last day come on Dec. 7. (Facebook/Bloomington Township Fire Department)By WM...
Nov 28, 2023
Mackinaw teen to appear in court next week for ‘review’ of murder case
According to the order signed Monday by the judge, both sides agreed to next week's hearing. (Photo courtesy: Flickr)By WMBD-TVPEKIN – Another day in court for a Mackinaw teenager resulted in an...
Nov 27, 2023
UPDATE: Pair of Bloomington men facing first-degree murder charges after weekend shooting
The pair were formally charged Monday afternoon. (Photo courtesy: McLean County Sheriff’s Office/Facebook) By Blake HaasBLOOMINGTON - Two Bloomington men are behind bars in McLean County after a...
Nov 27, 2023
UPDATE: Pair of Bloomington men facing first-degree murder charges after weekend shooting
The pair face a variety of charges including first-degree murder. (Photo courtesy: McLean County Sheriff’s Office/Facebook) By Blake Haas BLOOMINGTON – Two Bloomington men are behind bars ...
Nov 27, 2023
NPD asking for help in locating missing woman
Julie Harris (pictured) was last seen last December. (Photo courtesy: NPD/Facebook) By Blake Haas NORMAL – Authorities in Normal need the public’s help in finding a woman who went missing ...
Nov 27, 2023
Illinois fuel prices decline in latest gas report
The cheapest station in the state stands at $2.73 a gallon while the most expensive was $4.84. (Flickr)By Jake FogalBLOOMINGTON – Average gasoline prices in Illinois have fallen 8.7 cents in the...
Nov 27, 2023
Bloomington Police asking for help in solving residential burglary cases
Anyone with information is encouraged to contact Bloomington Police. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) Blake Haas BLOOMINGTON – Bloomington police are asking for the public’s help in solving sev...
Nov 22, 2023
Local nonprofit hands out almost 2,000 turkeys to McLean County residents
Volunteers helped hand out the food. (Photo courtesy: Midwest Food Bank) By Blake HaasBLOOMINGTON – One local nonprofit made sure those with low income in McLean County could have a turkey on Th...
Nov 22, 2023
City leaders reflect 10 years after tornado in Washington
Washington, Ill. did not get federal relief despite being hit by a major tornado in 2013. (WJBC file photo)By WJBC Staff and WMBD-TVWASHINGTON – Ten years after a deadly EF-4 tornado with maximu...
Nov 17, 2023
Scott vs Scott Challenge going five years strong for Salvation Army
Scott Miller and Scott Laughlin rang bells for the Salvation Army at the red kettles on Thursday at Blain’s Farm and Fleet in Bloomington. (Scott Miller/WJBC)By WMBD-TVBLOOMINGTON – It's t...
Nov 17, 2023
