Category Archives: Local News
19-year-old dead after Saturday night stabbing in Bloomington
The incident is still under investigation by Bloomington Police and the McLean County Coroner’s office. (WJBC file photo)By WMBD-TVBLOOMINGTON – A 19-year-old man died after being stabbed ...
Sep 25, 2023
One person shot early Saturday morning in Normal
The case remains under investigation. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Blake HaasNORMAL – Authorities in Normal are investigating how a person was shot early Saturday morning.Shots rang out in the...
Sep 23, 2023
Illinois State Police arrest two for drugs; considered largest drug bust in ISP history
Authorities report the pair allegedly had drugs worth an estimated $15M. (Photo courtesy: ISP) By Blake HaasGENNESEO, Ill. – Two men are behind bars in Geneseo, Illinois, for what Illinois State...
Sep 23, 2023
Central Catholic runs away with Week 5 win over Tolono Unity
Central Catholic quarterback Colin Hayes totaled six touchdowns in the Saints win over Tolono Unity in Week 5 of the 2023 season. (Blake Haas, WJBC)By Jake Fogal BLOOMINGTON – The Central Cathol...
Sep 22, 2023
ISU interim president shares new developments in State of the University Address
Illinois State University interim president Dr. Aondover Tarhule. (Facebook/Illinois State University)By WMBD-TVNORMAL – The interim president of Illinois State University provided some updates ...
Sep 22, 2023
Former OSF doctor accused of unauthorized filming in bathrooms set for Nov. 27 trial
Chang is free on bond. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By WMBD News PEORIA – A former neurosurgery resident at OSF Healthcare Saint Francis Medical Center is scheduled for a Nov. 27 jury trial for a...
Sep 21, 2023
University High substitute teacher arrested for battery against student
The case remains under investigation. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By WMBD TV NORMAL – A University High School substitute teacher in Normal was arrested on Tuesday for an alleged battery against...
Sep 21, 2023
U-High Sub no longer being considered for work at the school after incident
WJBC is working to find out more information. (Photo courtesy: University High School)By Blake Haas NORMAL – A substitute teacher is no longer welcome at Illinois State University’s ...
Sep 20, 2023
Bloomington hires new water department director
Ed Andrews started his new role on Monday. (Facebook/City of Bloomington)By Neil DoyleBLOOMINGTON – The City of Bloomington has announced a new director of the water department.Ed Andrews comes ...
Sep 20, 2023
Aaron Rossi asks federal appeals court to override local judge on his detention
If convicted, he faces up to 20 year in prison. (Photo courtesy: WMBD/File) By WMBD TV CHICAGO – Attorneys for Aaron Rossi have appealed a federal judge's order earlier this month that he be hel...
Sep 19, 2023
