Category Archives: Local News
Hundreds volunteer at Midwest Food Bank to honor Martin Luther King Jr.
Hundreds packaged pasta and food crates for a semi. (Photo courtesy; WJBC/File) By Blake Haas NORMAL – Martin Luther King Jr. day marked a day of giving back in McLean County. At the Midwest Foo...
Jan 15, 2024
McLean County man faces multiple battery charges
Reed was previously convicted of domestic battery in 2017. (Photo courtesy: FWJBC/File) By Blake Haas MCLEAN COUNTY – A McLean County man stands accused of multiple domestic battery charges afte...
Jan 15, 2024
Local warming centers during freezing weather
By WJBC StaffBLOOMINGTON – The City of Bloomington wants to ensure residents have access to safe and warm spaces during freezing cold conditions. Several warming centers and services are availab...
Jan 15, 2024
Georgia man appears in Mclean County court to face murder charges
Anderson will next appear in court for a pre-trial hearing on Feb. 26. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By WMBD TV MCLEAN COUNTY – A Georgia man pleaded not guilty Friday morning to allegations he sh...
Jan 12, 2024 Photo courtesy: File
McLean County Board votes against migrant resolution
The McLean County Board met Thursday night at the Government Center in downtown Bloomington. (Photo courtesy WMBD-TV)By WMBD-TVBLOOMINGTON – An abundance of McLean County residents and groups sp...
Jan 12, 2024
McLean County Coroner identifies man in Ellsworth murder
The murder remains under investigation. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Blake Haas ELLSWORTH – A 41-year old Ellsworth man died from multiple gunshot wounds after a shooting Wednesday morning. Ar...
Jan 11, 2024
McLean County Board to vote on migrant resolution Thursday
The county board meeting will be held Thursday evening at 5:30 p.m. (WJBC file photo)By WMBD-TVBLOOMINGTON – A resolution which would prohibit the use of taxpayer funded services for migrants se...
Jan 11, 2024
Woman facing first-degree murder charges after man found dead in Ellsworth
The case remains under investigation. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Blake Haas ELLSWORTH – A 39 year old woman stands accused of first-degree murder after a shooting in Ellsworth Wednesday morn...
Jan 10, 2024
Heartland awarded over $500,000 for EV training programs
Some students go on to work at the plant in Normal, and some work at the other Rivian locations in other areas of the country. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By WMBD TV NORMAL – Heartland Community...
Jan 10, 2024
Another winter storm Friday? Here’s what we know
By WMBD-TV (Chief Meteorologist Chris Yates)PEORIA – As Tuesday's storm system wrapped up, eyes are looking ahead to another potential winter storm that could impact Central Illinois Thursday ni...
Jan 10, 2024
