Category Archives: Local News
Florida couple files class action suit against State Farm due to this summer’s data breach
The case was moved to federal court in Peoria. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By WMBD TVMCLEAN COUNTY – A Florida couple claims State Farm was negligent and violated their privacy by not preventing...
Nov 02, 2023
Illinois State Police asking for help in solving Macon County murder
The murder remains under investigation. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Blake Haas MACON COUNTY – Illinois State Police are asking for the public’s help in solving a murder in Macon County....
Nov 02, 2023
Hearing in Springfield discusses Illinois’ new assault weapons ban
State Rep. Brad Halbrook. (Photo courtesy: Dave Dahl/WJBC) By Dave Dahl SPRINGFIELD – Second Amendment supporters, at the first State Police hearing about the state's assault weapons ban, have t...
Nov 02, 2023
Fall job fair hosted by McLean County Chamber of Commerce
There were 55 employers looking to fill vacancies. Employers were from a variety of industries including first responders, manufacturing and healthcare. (Facebook/McLean County Chamber of Commerce)By ...
Nov 02, 2023
Bloomington Fire responds to Reliable Heating & Cooling fire
Bloomington Fire crews responded Wednesday afternoon. (Photo courtesy: Bloomington Fire) By WMBD TV BLOOMINGTON – The Bloomington Fire Department responded to a fire at Reliable Heating & Co...
Nov 01, 2023
ISU PD is asking for help in solving a recent fraud case
The case remains under investigation. (Photo courtesy: ISU PD/Facebook) By Blake Haas NORMAL – Police at Illinois State University are asking for the public’s help in solving a recent frau...
Nov 01, 2023
Rader Family Farm hosting event to recycle pumpkins
Rader Family Farm stated this event is a joint effort by the University of Illinois Extension, the Town of Normal, Illinois State University and volunteers from Rivian. (Photo Courtesy of Radar Family...
Nov 01, 2023
Green Gables Bar & Grill reaches a milestone in rebuilding
Roofers completed the project earlier this week. (Photo courtesy: Green Gables/Facebook) By WMBD TV HUDSON – The owners of Green Gables Bar & Grill are celebrating a milestone in the rebuild...
Oct 31, 2023
State report card shows Unit 5 excelling on multiple levels, with two exemplary schools
The district recorded a significant improvement from a year ago. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Blake Haas MCLEAN COUNTY – An annual report card shows a glowing review of McLean County’s l...
Oct 31, 2023 (Photo courtesy: McLean County Unit 5)
Rivian vehicles to get their first charge from 100% renewable energy
Rivian says the project is estimated to generate millions of dollars in energy cost savings for the plant throughout its life.(WJBC file photo)By WJBC StaffNORMAL – Every Rivian vehicle built in...
Oct 31, 2023
