Category Archives: Local News
Cool and dry this past week for Illinois crops
By USDASPRINGFIELD – There were 6.0 days suitable for field work during the week ending September 17, 2023. Statewide, the average temperature was 63.9 degrees, 3.2 degrees below normal. Precipi...
Sep 19, 2023
City of Bloomington announces new Publics Work Director
Mose Rickey. (Photo courtesy: City of Bloomington) By Blake Haas BLOOMINGTON – Bloomington City Manager Tim Gleason announced hiring Mose Rickey as the new Public Works Director.Rickey previousl...
Sep 18, 2023
Town of Normal celebrates 125 years of Fell Park
Fell Park is the Town's oldest public park. Jesse Fell donated the land to the Town for public use in the late 1880s. (Scott Miller/WJBC)By WMBD-TVNORMAL – Community members and town leaders cam...
Sep 18, 2023
Illinois State Police conduct dig in Pontiac
Authorities say radar showed an anomaly under concrete. (Photo courtesy: Livingston County Sheriff Office/Facebook) By Blake Haas LIVINGSTON COUNTY – Authorities in Livingston County wrapped up ...
Sep 16, 2023
Pair of men facing weapon charges in McLean County
The case remains under investigation. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Blake Haas MCLEAN COUNTY – A pair of men are facing weapon charges in McLean County.Early last week, Normal Police and Illino...
Sep 16, 2023
Normal Community remains unbeaten; tops Peoria High in Week 4 shootout
The Normal Community Ironmen have jumped to 4-0 on the season after a high-scoring victory over Peoria 63-42. (WJBC File Photo) By Jake FogalNORMAL – The Ironmen have not only survived the gaunt...
Sep 15, 2023
Sorensen, LaHood discuss budget, potential government shutdown
LaHood stressed the budget must be fiscally responsible, as the federal debt currently stands at a whopping $32 trillion, of which $7 trillion is COVID-19-related. (WJBC File Photo)By WMBD-TVPEORIA &#...
Sep 15, 2023 (Photo courtesy: File)
Lawmakers pushing to bring new IRS facility to Bloomington, bringing new jobs
Details on the facility are scarce. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Blake Haas BLOOMINGTON – New jobs could be coming to the twin cities with a new Internal Revenue Service facility.This week, U....
Sep 14, 2023
Bloomington police expands Community Crime Map
Community members may also sign up for daily, weekly, or monthly email alerts about crimes happening within a certain distance of an address such as a home, workplace, or school. (WJBC file photo)By W...
Sep 14, 2023
Illinois State partners with search firm for next University president
The Board will hold an open search and encourages stakeholder participation throughout the process. (Facebook/Illinois State University)By Jake FogalNORMAL – The Board of Trustees at Illinois St...
Sep 13, 2023
