Category Archives: Local News

Miller Park Zoo Stampede registration now open
There will be a 9:30 a.m. kids run and the main race, the 5K Run/3K Walk, will begin at 10 a.m. (Facebook/Miller Park Zoo)By WMBD-TVBLOOMINGTON – Mark your calendars! The annual Miller Park Stam...
Syndicated Author Jan 22, 2024

Bloomington Police probing Sunday morning shooting
There were no reports of injuries, and no suspect information is available. (Flickr)By Blake HaasBLOOMINGTON – Bloomington Police need the public’s help solving an early Sunday morning sho...
Syndicated Author Jan 22, 2024

McLean County man behind bars after beating man unconscious
The man told police that Joseph Muschamp, 45, allegedly hit him in the face multiple times until he was unconscious. (Photo Courtesy of Pixabay)By Blake HaasBLOOMINGTON – A McLean County man rem...
Syndicated Author Jan 22, 2024

Convicted felon faces weapon charges in Bloomington
Once on the scene, police found a woman with a bloody lip and swelling in her eyes. (WJBC File Photo)By Blake HaasBLOOMINGTON – Bloomington Police found a handgun on a Bloomington man after resp...
Syndicated Author Jan 22, 2024

McLean County woman accused of beating a man with a metal pipe
Police reported that the man was able to get away and called authorities. (Photo courtesy: Flickr/File)By Blake HaasMCLEAN COUNTY – A McLean County woman stands accused of kidnapping a man and b...
Syndicated Author Jan 22, 2024

Lt. Gov. Stratton hears from minority women business owners
Helping women with financial issues is also one of MBDC's key initiatives for 2024. (WJBC File Photo)By WMBD-TV BLOOMINGTON – Lieutenant Gov. Juliana Stratton (D-Ill.) stopped by the Minority Bu...
Syndicated Author Jan 19, 2024

Former Bloomington man found guilty of first-degree murder
Kentrell Brown, now 21, is due back in court in April for a sentencing hearing. (Photo courtesy: McLean County Jail) By Blake Haas BLOOMINGTON – A McLean County jury handed down a guilty verdict...
Syndicated Author Jan 18, 2024

Foodmobile coming to McLean County
Anyone in McLean County in need of food is welcome. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By WMBD MCLEAN COUNTY – The Eastern Illinois Foodbank and the McLean County Unit 5 school district announced a par...
Syndicated Author Jan 18, 2024

Potential entire downtown remodel coming to Bloomington
Questions on the survey included if they would like to keep historic characteristics or spring for a more modern look; another, if they would prefer more parking or more walkability amongst businesses...
Syndicated Author Jan 18, 2024

Two shots fired incidents being investigated by Bloomington Police Department
No arrests have been made in either shooting. (WJBC File Photo)By Jake FogalBLOOMINGTON – The Bloomington Police Department is investigating two shots fired incidents that transpired on Wednesda...
Syndicated Author Jan 18, 2024