Category Archives: Local News
Coroner identifies victim of motorcycle crash in Normal
This incident remains under investigation by the Normal Police Department, McLean County Accident Reconstruction Team and the McLean County Coroner's Office. (WJBC file photo)By WMBD-TVNORMAL – ...
Apr 24, 2023
Kitchen fire Thursday afternoon in Normal
Firefighter Jason Grieder and Lieutenant Bob Collins cool down some remaining hot spots in the kitchen area. (Photo courtesy Normal Fire Department)By WJBC StaffNORMAL – The Normal Fire Departme...
Apr 21, 2023
Arson suspect arrested in Bloomington
Davis was arrested without incident. His arraignment is set for May 5. (Facebook/Bloomington Police)By WMBD-TVBLOOMINGTON – On Wednesday, Bloomington Police arrested 39-year old Micah Davis for ...
Apr 21, 2023
Body found Thursday by Bloomington Police identified as missing woman
An autopsy is pending and a death investigation is now underway by BPD. (WJBC File Photo)By Jake FogalBLOOMINGTON – The Bloomington Police Department has concluded it’s missing persons inv...
Apr 20, 2023
Connect Transit suspending fares for Earth Day
Connect Transit says the move is to encourage everyone to “try transit” and enjoy the events happening in the Twin-Cities for Earth Day. (WJBC file photo)By WMBD-TVNORMAL – Connect T...
Apr 20, 2023
Peoria Civic Center will have Pat Benatar and Neil Giraldo in concert this August
The pair will perform on Aug. 15. (Facebook/Peoria Civic Center)By WMBD-TVPEORIA – Hard rockers Pat Benatar and Neil Giraldo will perform at the Peoria Civic Center later this summer, the facili...
Apr 19, 2023
McLean County Coroner identifies crash victim
The crash remains under investigation by the McLean County Coroner's Office and the Illinois State Police. (WJBC file photo)By WMBD-TVMCLEAN COUNTY – McLean County Coroner Dr. Kathy Yoder identi...
Apr 19, 2023
Normal Town Council green lights plans for Rivian solar panels and parking lot
The solar panels will be installed on 15 acres of land east of Rivian’s test track. (WJBC File Photo)By Jake FogalNORMAL – Solar Panel and Parking Lot plans at Rivian Automotive were unani...
Apr 18, 2023
Bloomington police was ‘justified’ when they shot a person in late March, prosecutor said
In a news release, the McLean County State's Attorney's Office and Bloomington Police released an initial report regarding the March 30 shooting at the Turnberry Square Apartments. (Photo courtesy WMB...
Apr 13, 2023
Ameren adding Rivian trucks to its fleet
It's the Twin Cities-based electric vehicle manufacturer's largest fleet delivery in central Illinois to date. (Photo courtesy WMBD-TV)By WMBD-TVPEORIA – Rivian delivered eight of 10 new electri...
Apr 13, 2023
