Category Archives: Local News
Suspect wanted for man found dead outside Victory Church in February
Anyone with information is asked to contact the sheriff’s office at 309-888-5019, ext. 8. (Facebook/McLean County Sheriff’s Office)By WMBD-TVBLOOMINGTON – The McLean County Sheriff's...
Jun 01, 2023 McLean County Sheriff squad car. (Photo courtesy: McLean County Sheriff Office)
Gibson City student dead after crash in Ford County
Ford County authorities are still investigating the crash. (WJBC File Photo)By Jake FogalFORD COUNTY – Local emergency services in Ford County responded to a single vehicle accident Tuesday afte...
May 31, 2023
3 new majors coming to Illinois Wesleyan University
Students can pursue degrees in any one of the following new majors, in addition to more than 80 majors, minors and concentrations currently available. (WJBC File Photo)By WMBD-TVBLOOMINGTON – Il...
May 31, 2023
Illinois crops progressing despite a dry week
By USDASPRINGFIELD – There were 6.7 days suitable for field work during the week ending May 28, 2023. Statewide, the average temperature was 65.3 degrees, 0.1 degrees above normal. Precipitation...
May 31, 2023
Bloomington-Normal ready for pool season
Staff in both Bloomington and Normal are ready to see families have some fun in the water. (Facebook/Town of Normal)By WMBD-TVBLOOMINGTON – Pool season starts on Saturday for the Twin Cities."I'...
May 26, 2023
New principal named at Irving Elementary School
Connie Morgan currently serves as principal at South Elementary School in Marshall, Illinois. (Photo courtesy District 87)By WJBC NewsBLOOMINGTON – Connie Morgan will be named the next principal...
May 25, 2023
Man guilty of first-degree murder extradited to McLean County
Michael Bakana. (Photo courtesy McLean County Jail/WMBD-TV)By WMBD-TVBLOOMINGTON – The man who was found guilty of first-degree murder after fleeing his own murder trial has been extradited back...
May 25, 2023
Decatur man pleads guilty for involvement in central Illinois burglary ring
Joseph Laramee, 59, of Decatur. (Photo courtesy: McLean County Jail) By Blake Haas BLOOMINGTON – A Decatur man pleaded guilty to a class two felony in Macon County after facing multiple money la...
May 24, 2023
Durbin discusses infrastructure with Bloomington Mayor Mwilambwe
Sen. Dick Durbin and Bloomington Mayor Mboka Mwilambwe. (Twitter/Senator Dick Durbin)By WMBD-TVBLOOMINGTON – Illinois’ senior U.S. Senator made a stop Tuesday in Bloomington.Sen. Dick Durb...
May 24, 2023
Bloomington Police searching for man related to 2020 homicide
Any information can be sent to Detective Ty Klein at (309)434-2366 or tklein@cityblm.org. (WJBC file photo)By WMBD-TVBLOOMINGTON – Bloomington police are asking for any information on the wherea...
May 23, 2023
