Category Archives: Local News
Ameren partnering with Google to offer free thermostats
With winter approaching, Ameren Illinois is offering Google Nest thermostats for free. Typically, the thermostats cost about $129. (Facebook/Google Nest)By WMBD-TVPEORIA – If you've been wanting...
Oct 06, 2023
One dead after McLean County crash involving train
The crash remains under investigation. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By WMBD TV ARROWSMITH – A person has died after a crash involving a vehicle and a train just after 1:30 p.m. Thursday.McLean Co...
Oct 05, 2023
Rivian automotive shares sink on Wall Street
Shares of Rivian Automovive (RIVN) sank on Wall Street Thursday afternoon., (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Blake Haas NORMAL – Rivian Automotive (RIVN) shares sunk on Wall Street Thursday aftern...
Oct 05, 2023
McLean County Zoning tables CO2 sequestration drilling impacting Mahomet Aquifer
The Mahomet Aquifer serves approximately 500,000 residents. (Illinois State Water Survey photo)By WMBD-TVMCLEAN COUNTY – The McLean County Zoning Board of Appeals tabled an item impacting the Ma...
Oct 04, 2023
Alleged DUI driver collides with Woodford County Sheriff’s deputy squad car on I-74
Police say no injuries were reported. (WJBC file photo)By WMBD-TVGOODFIELD – A person has been cited by the Illinois State Police for allegedly colliding with a Woodford County Sheriff's deputy ...
Oct 04, 2023
Tennessee man facing armed robbery charges in McLean County
Fulks faces a variety of charges. (Photo courtesy: Bloomington Police) By Blake Haas BLOOMINGTON – A Jackson, Tenn. man faces armed robbery charges in McLean County after a Bloomington business ...
Oct 03, 2023
Bloomington teen receives national recognition from 4-H
Rai is currently a freshman at Harvard College. (Facebook/McLean County U5)By WMBD-TVBLOOMINGTON – Avani Rai was selected as a 4-H Youth in Action Award recipient.She is being recognized for her...
Oct 03, 2023
Two 19-year-olds arrested after Bloomington shooting
Bloomington police say the incident is still under investigation. (WJBC file photo)By WMBD-TVBLOOMINGTON – Two teens were arrested after a shooting incident in Bloomington late Friday night.Acco...
Oct 03, 2023
ISU officially opens indoor practice facility
Illinois State Interim Director of Athletics Dr. Jeri Beggs, Illinois State University Interim President Dr. Aondover Tarhule, ISU Student-Athlete Advisory Council President Kaitlyn Donovan, Illinois ...
Oct 02, 2023
Bloomington Police Department piloting a survey for residents
According to Police Chief Jamal Simington, Bloomington is the second agency in the state and first in Central Illinois to pilot the survey service. (WJBC file photo)By WMBD-TVBLOOMINGTON – The B...
Oct 02, 2023
