Category Archives: Local News
Bloomington Police noticing recent spike in overdoses
Anyone who is currently battling addiction is encouraged to call 1-800-662-HELP(4357), a treatment referral information service that is free, confidential, and open all day, every day. (Photo courtesy...
Oct 09, 2023
Illinois gas prices down over the last week
Gas prices in the state are 31 cents cheaper than a month ago and stand 74 cents lower compared to this time last year, according to GasBuddy. (WJBC file photo)By Neil DoyleBLOOMINGTON – Average...
Oct 09, 2023
Woman identified as victim in McLean County train collision
The case remains under investigation. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By WMBD ARROWSMITH – Saybrook resident Susan Wright, 75, died after enduring multiple blunt injuries due to a sport utility vehi...
Oct 07, 2023
McLean County Zoning tables CO2 sequestration drilling impacting Mahomet Aquifer
The Mahomet Aquifer serves approximately 500,000 residents. (Illinois State Water Survey photo)By WMBD-TVMCLEAN COUNTY – The McLean County Zoning Board of Appeals tabled an item impacting the Ma...
Oct 04, 2023
Alleged DUI driver collides with Woodford County Sheriff’s deputy squad car on I-74
Police say no injuries were reported. (WJBC file photo)By WMBD-TVGOODFIELD – A person has been cited by the Illinois State Police for allegedly colliding with a Woodford County Sheriff's deputy ...
Oct 04, 2023
Tennessee man facing armed robbery charges in McLean County
Fulks faces a variety of charges. (Photo courtesy: Bloomington Police) By Blake Haas BLOOMINGTON – A Jackson, Tenn. man faces armed robbery charges in McLean County after a Bloomington business ...
Oct 03, 2023
Bloomington teen receives national recognition from 4-H
Rai is currently a freshman at Harvard College. (Facebook/McLean County U5)By WMBD-TVBLOOMINGTON – Avani Rai was selected as a 4-H Youth in Action Award recipient.She is being recognized for her...
Oct 03, 2023
Two 19-year-olds arrested after Bloomington shooting
Bloomington police say the incident is still under investigation. (WJBC file photo)By WMBD-TVBLOOMINGTON – Two teens were arrested after a shooting incident in Bloomington late Friday night.Acco...
Oct 03, 2023
BPD conducting training at Bloomington High School Friday morning
Several roads are closed due to the training. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Blake Haas BLOOMINGTON – Bloomington Police are closing several roads before a planned training at Bloomington High S...
Sep 27, 2023
Central Illinois resident wins $5M playing Illinois lottery
The winning ticket was sold at Schnuck’s in Savoy. (Photo courtesy: Illinois Lottery) Blake Haas SAVOY – A Central Illinois resident became a multimillionaire after winning a scratch-off g...
Sep 27, 2023
