Category Archives: Local News
Pontiac hospital to shift birthing floor to Bloomington
In a news release, the healthcare network said the change is due to a sharp decline in the number of children born at OSF Healthcare Saint James - John W. Albrecht Medical Center. (WJBC file photo)By ...
May 16, 2023
Illinois farmers continue to make good progress
Corn and soybeans are making progress. (WJBC file photo)By USDASPRINGFIELD – There were 3.5 days suitable for field work during the week ending May 14, 2023. Statewide, the average temperature w...
May 16, 2023
Bakana guilty of all charges connected to 2021 fatal shooting
Authorities are still looking for Bakana. (Photo courtesy: McLean County Jail/WMBD-TV) By WMBD-TVMCLEAN COUNTY – Michael Bakana has been found guilty of all charges connected to the Jan. 30, 202...
May 12, 2023
Juvenile injured after early morning shooting in Bloomington
Authorities said the incident is still under investigation. (WJBC file photo)By WJBC StaffBLOOMINGTON – A girl is recovering from a gunshot wound after an early Thursday morning shooting on Bloo...
May 12, 2023
Bakana interrogation footage released; Prosecutors wrapped up their case against Bakana, closings likely on Friday
Bakana is accused of first-degree murder and aggravated battery in relation to the early morning incident on Jan. 30, 2021, that resulted in the death of 22-year-old Mariah Petracca outside Daddios, a...
May 12, 2023
Bloomington honors water professionals amid celebration of Drinking Water Week
The city invites and encourages the public to learn more about how truly vital clean, safe water is in daily life and its role in protecting public health and the environment. (Photo by Steve Johnson/...
May 09, 2023
Miller Park Zoo looking for a sanctuary for ‘King Julian’
Zoo Director Jay Pratte said that the zoo is looking into finding a sanctuary for the lemur, whose name is "King Julian". (Photo Courtesy of The Miller Park Zoo/Facebook)BY WMBD-TVBLOOMINGTON – ...
May 09, 2023
Gas prices in Illinois tumble a few cents over past week
The cheapest station in Illinois was priced at $3.28 a gallon, while the most expensive was $5.19 a gallon. (WJBC File Photo)By Jake FogalBLOOMINGTON – Gas prices continue to drop across the sta...
May 08, 2023
Pontiac woman sustains multiple gunshot wounds in shooting late Friday night
This case remains under investigation and anyone with information is encouraged to contact the Pontiac Police Department. (Photo Courtesy of Flickr)By Jake FogalPONTIAC – Police officers in Pont...
May 08, 2023
Danvers man pleads not guilty when arraigned on murder counts
Livingston remains in the county jail on $2 million bond. His next court hearing is May 24. (WJBC File Photo)By WMBD-TVBLOOMINGTON – The person accused of killing a Bloomington woman who was rep...
May 05, 2023
