Category Archives: Local News
FBI Springfield warns public of ‘grandparent scam’ calls
FBI Springfield said that they have identified victims from Sangamon and surrounding counties. They are working on investigating these calls. (WJBC file photo)By WMBD-TVSPRINGFIELD – FBI Springf...
Jul 13, 2023
Dan Brady announces he will not seek elected office this election cycle
Looking back on the 20 years he served in the legislature, Brady said he is proud of his accomplishments. (Facebook/Dan Brady)By WMBD-TVBLOOMINGTON – A former State Representative has decided no...
Jul 12, 2023
Weekly crop report
Corn condition was rated 9 percent very poor, 17 percent poor, 35 percent fair, 33 percent good, and 6 percent excellent. (WJBC File Photo)By USDASPRINGFIELD – There were 4.9 days suitable for f...
Jul 12, 2023
Bloomington mother arrested for alleged DUI after July 2 fatal crash that killed daughter
This incident remains under investigation. (WJBC file photo)By WMBD-TVBLOOMINGTON – A woman was arrested after her two-year-old daughter died in a July 2 single-vehicle crash at Hershey Road and...
Jul 11, 2023
Additional funding secured for O’Neil Park and Pool Project
O’Neil Pool is located at 1515 West Chestnut Street in Bloomington. (Photo Courtesy of the City of Bloomington)By WMBD-TVBLOOMINGTON – On Monday, Bloomington City Council unanimously voted...
Jul 11, 2023
More funding coming to Illinois for microbiology research
The goal of the research is to better treat infections and find alternatives to antibiotics. (Photo courtesy: Flickr)By WMBD-TVNORMAL – More funding is coming to Illinois to continue the fight a...
Jul 10, 2023
Bloomington police probing shots fired incident
No injuries were reported and the incident remains under investigation. (WJBC file photo)By WMBD-TVBLOOMINGTON – Bloomington Police responded to a fireworks complaint Sunday evening that turned ...
Jul 06, 2023
Active weather closed out the week for Illinois farmers
Severe weather last week damaged some crops across central Illinois. (Facebook/IL Corn)By USDASPRINGFIELD – There were 4.8 days suitable for field work during the week ending July 2, 2023. State...
Jul 04, 2023
Two men arrested for stolen car and catalytic converters in Bloomington
33-year-old Donte Gray of Dolton and 29-year-old Aaron Marshall of Riverdale were taken into custody. (WJBC file photo)By WMBD-TVBLOOMINGTON – Two men were arrested in Bloomington last week for ...
Jul 03, 2023
Cleaning up tree debris after a storm
The extension’s Chris Enroth says any limbs or trees near power lines should be dealt with by the utility company. (WJBC file photo)By IIS RadioSPRINGFIELD – Dealing with downed tree limbs...
Jul 03, 2023
