Category Archives: Local News
One dead after officer involved shooting in Bloomington
The shooting remains under investigation. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By WMBD TV BLOOMINGTON – A person is dead after an officer-involved shooting near the 700 block of Fairmont Drive in Bloomin...
Feb 25, 2025
McLean County Coroner identifies 4 who died in Bloomington murder-suicide
(Bloomington Police Department/Facebook)BLOOMINGTON, Ill. (WMBD) - Four people who were found dead in a Bloomington home Sunday morning were shot to death, the McLean County Coroner said Monday night....
Feb 25, 2025
Normal Police investigating shooting incident
The shooting remains under investigation. (Photo courtesy: NPD/File)By WMBD TV NORMAL – The Normal Police Department is investigating a shooting incident that occurred near Orlando Avenue and No...
Feb 21, 2025
Referendum could lower property tax in McLean County
The money will be distributed to schools based on student enrollment.MCLEAN COUNTY, Ill. (WMBD) - A referendum on the April 1 ballot could, at the same time, help support local schools and lower prope...
Feb 20, 2025
Former doctor pleads guilty to videotaping people in Peoria hospital bathroom
A sentencing hearing is set for May. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By WMBD TV PEORIA – A former neurological surgery resident with the University of Illinois College of Medicine pleaded guilty to ...
Feb 19, 2025
4th District Appellate Court to hear two cases on the ISU campus
For now, Barton McNeil remains behind bars at a medium-security prison in Pickneyville, Illinois. (Photo courtesy: Illinois Department of Corrections) By WMBD TV NORMAL – Next month, judges from...
Feb 18, 2025
Illinois State University students weigh in on future of student housing
The students recently voiced their opinion. (Photo courtesy: Illinois State University) By WMBD TV NORMAL – Illinois State University students have mixed responses to alternative housing after t...
Feb 18, 2025
Man dead after single-vehicle crash on Interstate 74 near Goodfield
The accident remains ongoing. (Photo courtesy; WJBC/File)By WMBD TV GOODFIELD – One person is dead after their vehicle struck a guard rail on Interstate 74 near Goodfield.The collision happened ...
Feb 17, 2025
Radio Bloomington St. Jude Radiothon raises over $90K
The annual St. Jude Radiothon concluded on Friday. (Photo courtesy: WJBC Staff) By WJBC Staff BLOOMINGTON – The annual Radio Bloomington-St. Jude Radiothon wrapped up Friday and raised $90,851 f...
Feb 15, 2025
Woman dead after crash near LeRoy
Police continue to investigate the accident. (Photo courtesy: Flickr/File) By WMBD TV LEROY – McLean County Coroner Kathleen Yoder said LeRoy woman is dead after a traffic accident that occurred...
Feb 14, 2025
