Category Archives: Local News
Easterseals Camp makes sure campers feel included
Easterseals will hold its run, walk and rally Saturday in East Peoria and Bloomington. (Photo courtesy Facebook/Easterseals Central Illinois)By WMBD-TVHUDSON – Timber Pointe outdoor center in Hu...
Apr 12, 2023
Unit 5 School Board holds special meeting to reverse budget cuts
The next regular school board meeting is April 26. (WJBC file photo)By WMBD-TVNORMAL – At a special meeting on Tuesday, the Unit 5 School Board voted to reinstate the reductions that were approv...
Apr 12, 2023
Drones and Starbucks coming to Bloomington
The city council met Monday night at the Government Center in Downtown Bloomington. (WJBC file photo)By WMBD-TVBLOOMINGTON – The city of Bloomington is adjusting to the growth in the area.Three ...
Apr 11, 2023
Man shot at Bloomington Park Sunday afternoon
No one has been arrested, and there is no information about the suspects at this time. (Photo courtesy: Flickr)By Jake FogalBLOOMINGTON – A 20-year-old male who had been shot was discovered at B...
Apr 10, 2023
Bloomington man arrested for reckless discharge of firearm
The circumstances behind this incident remain under investigation. (WJBC File Photo)By WMBD-TVBLOOMINGTON – A Bloomington man has been arrested in connection to a shooting incident on Sunday.Acc...
Apr 10, 2023
Oil production cuts by OPEC likely to lead to increasing fuel prices
GasBuddy price reports indicated earlier this week that prices were up over 15 cents per gallon, averaging $3.83. (WJBC File Photo)By Jake FogalBLOOMINGTON – Four dollar gas is on the table for ...
Apr 07, 2023
ISU receives Early Childhood Preparation grant
ISU was awarded $800,753 in grant funding to help implement these programs. (Facebook/Illinois State UniversityBy WMBD-TVNORMAL – Illinois State University was one of four universities to receiv...
Apr 07, 2023
Better Business Bureau warns of storm related scams
Better Business Bureau President Jessica Tharp said it's vital to know who you're doing business with. (Photo courtesy Better Business Bureau)By WMBD-TVPEORIA – The Better Business Bureau warns ...
Apr 04, 2023
Coroner identifies victim of Bloomington crash
This incident remains under investigation by the McLean County Coroner's Office, the Bloomington Police Department's Criminal Investigations Division, and Traffic Crash Reconstruction team. (WJBC file...
Apr 04, 2023
Miller Park Zoo announces birth of new Cotton-top Tamarin
The rainforest may be periodically closed to ensure the animal's well-being. (WJBC File Photo)By WMBD-TVBLOOMINGTON – Miller Park Zoo announced an exciting addition to its Zoo Family Friday.Acco...
Mar 31, 2023
