Category Archives: Local News
Jelani Day Foundation hosts remembrance dinner at ISU
Those who attended the remembrance dinner were dressed in white to support the foundation and Jelani's family. (Photo courtesy WMBD-TV)By WMBD-TVNORMAL – Family and friends gathered at the Bone ...
Feb 05, 2024
8th Annual ‘Night in a Car’ raises more than $142,000 for local homeless shelter
The event was hosted by Trinity Lutheran Church in Bloomington, but some participants joined virtually from home. (Photo courtesy WMBD-TV)By WMBD-TVBLOOMINGTON – On Friday night, 175 people slep...
Feb 05, 2024
House tax bill seeks to increase affordable housing
The bill is estimated to build 2 million affordable homes across the country over the next decade. It now heads to the Senate for approval. (WJBC File Photo)By WMBD-TVPEORIA – Two provisions in ...
Feb 02, 2024
Tazewell County cyber incident “nearly resolved”, board chairman says
Last night's Tazewell County Board meeting featured two emergency declarations related to the cyber incident. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File)By WMBD-TVTAZEWELL COUNTY – November's cyber security inc...
Feb 02, 2024
McLean County Investigators reopening 42-year old cold case
The woman was anywhere from 25 to 50 years old when she died. (Photo courtesy: McLean County Sheriff’s Office) By Blake Haas MCLEAN COUNTY – 42-years after being found dead from an apparen...
Feb 01, 2024
LeRoy man faces multiple charges after arrest
Chad Bruning, 34, of LeRoy. (Photo courtesy: McLean County Jail) By Blake Haas LEROY – A McLean County man remains behind bars after being arrested in LeRoy. McLean County prosecutors charged Ch...
Feb 01, 2024
Bloomington lawmaker backing bill to make life easier for family farmers
The Farm Bureau says it takes about 1,300 acres for a farmer to clear $100,000 a year.(Photo courtesy FarmweekNow.com)By Dave DahlBLOOMINGTON – Farming is backbreaking work, and the estate tax f...
Feb 01, 2024
Illinois State University Athletics names new COO, promote eight others to senior positions
Illinois State University announced the promotions Wednesday afternoon. (Photo courtesy: ISU/File) By Blake HaasNORMAL – Nine Illinois State University athletic staff employees received a senior...
Jan 31, 2024
Heartland Community College unveils new $23M Ag Complex
University leaders officially opened the new building Wednesday afternoon. (Photo courtesy: Heartland Community College/Facebook) By WMBD TV NORMAL – Heartland Community College unveiled its new...
Jan 31, 2024
Under The Ground BloNo closing after a two-year run
The restaurant, located at 608 N. Main Street in Bloomington, plans to close on Feb. 25. (Photo courtesy: Under the Ground BloNo/Facebook) By Blake HaasBLOOMINGTON – A beloved vegan-based restau...
Jan 31, 2024
