Category Archives: Local News
Fire at Rivian forces evacuation Thursday night
The fire was first reported at 7:30 by the Normal Fire Department. (WJBC File Photo)By Jake FogalNORMAL – Hundreds were forced to evacuate Rivian Automotive Thursday night as a trash compactor c...
Nov 03, 2023
Green Gables Bar & Grill reaches a milestone in rebuilding
Roofers completed the project earlier this week. (Photo courtesy: Green Gables/Facebook) By WMBD TV HUDSON – The owners of Green Gables Bar & Grill are celebrating a milestone in the rebuild...
Oct 31, 2023
State report card shows Unit 5 excelling on multiple levels, with two exemplary schools
The district recorded a significant improvement from a year ago. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Blake Haas MCLEAN COUNTY – An annual report card shows a glowing review of McLean County’s l...
Oct 31, 2023
Rivian vehicles to get their first charge from 100% renewable energy
Rivian says the project is estimated to generate millions of dollars in energy cost savings for the plant throughout its life.(WJBC file photo)By WJBC StaffNORMAL – Every Rivian vehicle built in...
Oct 31, 2023
Report card shows District 87 Elementary School achieved prestigious designation
The report card came out Monday morning. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Blake Haas BLOOMINGTON – One of McLean County’s school district’s report cards shows achievements at the eleme...
Oct 30, 2023
Trick-or-Treat hours in Central Illinois
By WMBD-TVBLOOMINGTON – Are you wondering what hours your town will be holding its Trick-or-Treating this Halloween?October 31, 2023Arrowsmith - 5:30-8 p.m.Bloomington - 5-8 p.m.Carlock - 5-8 p....
Oct 30, 2023
How did local schools grade on ISBE’s school report card?
The statewide four-year graduation rate was 87.6 percent. There have been gains every year since the state implemented evidence-based funding in 2018. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File)By WMBD-TVMCLEAN COUNT...
Oct 30, 2023
Coroner releases name of Saturday crash victim in Ellsworth
The crash is still under investigation. (WJBC file photo)By WMBD-TVELLSWORTH – McLean County Coroner Kathy Yoder has released the name of the victim of the Saturday afternoon car crash near Ells...
Oct 30, 2023
ISU Police Chief honored with award after saving a man’s life
Illinois State University Chief of Police, Aaron Woodruff (left), received the award earlier this month. (Photo courtesy: ISU PD/Facebook) By Blake Haas NORMAL – The top cop at Illinois State Un...
Oct 28, 2023
ISU PD asking for the public’s help in solving a fraud case
The case remains under investigation. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Blake Haas NORMAL – Illinois State University Police are asking for the public’s help in identifying suspects in a frau...
Oct 25, 2023
