Category Archives: Local News
A Bloomington snow leopard will soon have a new home
The Miller Park Zoo supports the Snow Leopard Trust as part of its conservation initiatives. More information is available here. (Photo Courtesy of WMBD-TV)By WMBD-TVBLOOMINGTON – One of the sno...
May 22, 2024
Two charged in connection with shots fired incident in Normal nearly two years ago
There were no victims, said the department's spokesman Brad Park. When asked about more details regarding the shots fired incident, Park declined to comment, saying the matter was an ongoing matter. (...
May 22, 2024
State Rep. wants to make changes to Illinois’ Prisoner Review Board
Rep. Cassidy said she wants a task force to examine the Prisoner Review Board. (Photo courtesy: Flickr/File)By Dave Dahl SPRINGFIELD – Illinois' Prisoner Review Board has been under fire - most ...
May 21, 2024 (Photo courtesy: file)
Trio indicted by McLean County grand jury in connection for Bloomington armed robbery
McConnaughay was already in custody on a unrelated case involving drug possession, according to court records. The other two were arrested without incident. All three remain at the county jail. (Photo...
May 21, 2024
Housing issues discussed at Bloomington City Council meeting
Bloomington City Manager Jeff Jurgens said he would like a plan of action by the end of June. (WJBC file photo)By WMBD-TVBLOOMINGTON – As supply continues to not meet up with demand in terms of ...
May 21, 2024
FBI is warning about a new scam targeting Chinese communities
The FBI are warning about Chinese scams. (Photo courtesy: FBI/Facebook)By WMBD SPRINGFIELD – The Springfield FBI office released information on Monday about a new scam targeting Chinese Communit...
May 20, 2024
Pair of McLean County men found guilty of first-degree murder
The pair were found guilty on Friday. (Photo courtesy: McLean County Law and Justice Center)By Blake Haas MCLEAN COUNTY – Two McLean County men were found guilty of the killing of a Bloomington ...
May 20, 2024
Normal Police Department probing shooting from over the weekend
The case remains under investigation. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File)By Jake FogalNORMAL – Normal Police officers responded to a shots fired call Saturday night on the town’s north side.At app...
May 20, 2024
Bloomington Bison to announce their NHL affiliation next week
By comparison, the Peoria Rivermen are in the Class A SPHL. (Facebook/Grossinger Motors Arena)By WMBD-TVBLOOMINGTON – Next week, the Bloomington Bison will announce which NHL franchise their min...
May 20, 2024
Catholic Diocese of Peoria announces reorganization
The restructuring is set to begin July 1 and may continue through 2027. (Facebook/Diocese of Peoria)By WMBD-TVPEORIA – The Catholic Diocese of Peoria announced restructuring to their parishes an...
May 20, 2024
