Category Archives: Local News

ISU PD asking for the public’s help in solving a fraud case
The case remains under investigation. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Blake Haas NORMAL – Illinois State University Police are asking for the public’s help in identifying suspects in a frau...
Syndicated Author Oct 25, 2023

Bloomington announces the hiring of a new Assistant Director of Arts and Entertainment
Wilcott visited the Afternoon Show on his first day on the job. (Photo courtesy: City of Bloomington) By Blake Haas BLOOMINGTON – In a move to bring more entertainment to the City of Bloomington...
Syndicated Author Oct 25, 2023

Bloomington Police investigating swatting threat against Bloomington High School
The case remains under investigation. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Blake Haas BLOOMINGTON – Authorities in Bloomington are working to find the source of a swatting call towards Bloomington Hig...
Syndicated Author Oct 25, 2023

Olympia High School wins 2023 Pork & Pigskins State Championship
Olympia’s winning pork chop sandwich is prepared by its FFA students. (Facebook/Olympia FFA Alumni)By Neil DoyleSTANFORD – The votes are in and Olympia High School has been named the 2023 ...
Syndicated Author Oct 25, 2023

Illinois Broadcasters Association inducts Illinois actor into Hall of Fame
Jeff Perry was raised in Highland Park, Illinois. (Photo courtesy WMBD-TV)By WMBD-TVNORMAL – Illinois State University alum and actor Jeff Perry was inducted into the Illinois Broadcasters Assoc...
Syndicated Author Oct 25, 2023

Man facing first-degree murder charges in Lincoln after alleged fight
The case remains under investigation. (Photo courtesy: Lincoln Police) By Blake Haas LINCOLN – A 31-year-old man is facing first-degree murder charges in Lincoln.According to WAND TV, Police fou...
Syndicated Author Oct 24, 2023

IWU and OSF Healthcare to partner for student-athletes’ health coverage
The partnership began in August. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By WMBD News BLOOMINGTON – OSF HealthCare has been named the official health care provider for Illinois Wesleyan University athletics...
Syndicated Author Oct 24, 2023

This week’s USDA crop report
From USDAThere were 5.4 days suitable for field work during the week ending October 22, 2023. Statewide, the average temperature was 53.5 degrees, 0.5 degrees above normal.Precipitation averaged 0.23 ...
Syndicated Author Oct 24, 2023

King Julian moved into new space at Miller Park Zoo
King Julian remains under the care of the Miller Park Zoo team and has been moved to a new space in the zoo. (Photo courtesy Miller Park Zoo)By WMBD-TVBLOOMINGTON – The Miller Park Zoo shared an...
Syndicated Author Oct 24, 2023

Normal Police announce convictions in two cases involving crimes against children
Anyone with information on crimes against children is asked to contact Normal Police. (Photo courtesy: Flickr)By WMBD-TVNORMAL – The Normal Police Department, on Monday, announced that two men w...
Syndicated Author Oct 23, 2023