Category Archives: Local News
Bloomington Firefighters Union continues Thanksgiving Basket tradition
Monetary donations are collected year-round to prepare for the next year. (Facebook/Bloomington Fire Department)By WMBD-TVBLOOMINGTON – Bloomington Firefighters Local 49 is continuing a 36-year ...
Nov 17, 2023
Bloomington Salvation Army transitions emergency warming center to “Midnight Café”
The Bloomington Salvation Army is located at 611 W. Washington Street. (WJBC file photo)By Neil DoyleBLOOMINGTON – The Salvation Army of Bloomington is changing some of the rules for its emergen...
Nov 15, 2023
I-74 fatal crash victim near Bloomington identified
(WJBC file photo)By Neil DoyleBLOOMINGTON – McLean County Coroner Kathy Yoder has identified the victim of a fatal crash that happened Monday morning on Interstate 74 near Bloomington.38-year-ol...
Nov 15, 2023
MCHD hosting walk-in vaccine clinic for flu and COVID
For more information about Friday's flu and COVID vaccine walk-in clinic, call the health department at (309) 888-5455. (WJBC file photo)By WJBC StaffBLOOMINGTON – The McLean County Health depar...
Nov 15, 2023
Students walk out on Bradley’s campus protesting proposed cuts
Students will get to voice their concerns directly to Bradley President Stephen Standifird on November 27th at a student senate forum. (Photo courtesy WMBD-TV)By WMBD-TVPEORIA – Students and tea...
Nov 15, 2023
Men Of Omega Psi Phi to host turkey giveaway in Bloomington
The turkey giveaway is happening Wednesday, Nov. 15 from 5pm to 7pm. (WJBC file photo)By WJBC StaffBLOOMINGTON – The Chi Beta Beta Chapter of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. has partnered with Th...
Nov 15, 2023
McLean County Coroner releases name of Friday morning fatal crash
Toxicology results are pending. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Blake Haas NORMAL – One person died after a two-vehicle crash Friday morning on Rivian Motorway at Electric Drive in Normal.McLean ...
Nov 11, 2023
Bloomington Police announce the addition of a new police K-9
Bloomington Police are already using K-9 JD to their advantage. (Photo courtesy: Bloomington Police/Facebook) By Blake Haas BLOOMINGTON – Authorities in Bloomington are adding a second police K-...
Nov 11, 2023
One person dead after two-vehicle crash early Friday morning
The crash remains under investigation. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Blake Haas MCLEAN COUNTY – One person died after a two-vehicle crash Friday morning on Rivian Motorway at Electric Drive in ...
Nov 10, 2023
One injured in semitrailer rollover crash near Bloomington Wednesday
The cause of the accident remains under investigation. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By WMBD TV MCLEAN COUNTY – A semitrailer driver was injured in a single-vehicle crash Wednesday night, accordin...
Nov 09, 2023
