Category Archives: Local News
Illinois FBI Special Agent in Charge leaving for position at FBI headquarters in Washington, D.C.
Springfield Field Office Special Agent in Charge David Nanz plans to leave for a position in Washington, D.C. (Photo courtesy: FBI Springfield)By WJBC Staff SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Division o...
May 15, 2024
Bloomington man arrested on multiple gun charges
He was arrested for aggravated unlawful use of a weapon, two counts of a felon in possession of a weapon, possession of an assault weapon and burglary without causing damage. (Photo courtesy Facebook/...
May 15, 2024
McLean County Jury Commission warning local residents of jury duty scam
The scam targets those who have previously served on a jury in McLean County. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File)By Blake Haas BLOOMINGTON – The McLean County Jury Commission wants residents to be aware...
May 14, 2024
McLean County man charged with having a weapon while driving drunk
An Illinois State Police trooper arrested the man on May 11. (Photo courtesy: ISP)By Blake Haas BLOOMINGTON – A McLean County man stands accused of having a handgun while driving drunk in the tw...
May 14, 2024
McLean County man on parole accused of possessing more than 30 grams of crack
A McLean County judge released Brooks with conditions. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Blake Haas BLOOMINGTON – A 44-year-old Bloomington man stands accused of possessing more than 30 grams of cr...
May 14, 2024
Woodford County Board to vote on non-sanctuary status again
Blake Parsons is the committee chair and said the county simply doesn't have the resources to help a large group of people. (Photo Courtesy of WMBD-TV)By WMBD-TVWOODFORD COUNTY – Woodford County...
May 14, 2024
Midwest Food Bank sending disaster relief to Texas and Nebraska
Midwest Food Bank partnered with The Salvation Army to get 1,000 boxes put on a truck and shipped out to help. (Photo Midwest Food Bank)By WMBD-TV MORTON – Midwest Food Bank in Morton is sending...
May 14, 2024
Another warm, wet week for Illinois farmers
Soybeans planted reached 39 percent, compared to the 5-year average of 43 percent. Soybeans emerged reached 20 percent, compared to the 5-year average of 16 percent. (Facebook/Illinois Farm Bureau)Fro...
May 14, 2024
Tazewell County gives tick tips for Lyme Disease Awareness Month
Anyone who develops a fever, rash, body aches, chills or headaches after a tick bite are encouraged to see a doctor. (Photo Courtesy of WMBD-TV)By WMBD-TVPEKIN – Tazewell County is reminding the...
May 13, 2024
IDOC releases more details about plans for 2 state prisons
Logan Correctional Center near Lincoln – targeted for closure – is 46 years old. (WJBC file photo)By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – How long can Illinois' aging prisons last? State correctio...
May 13, 2024
