Category Archives: Local News
Homelessness issue not magically fixed following shutdown of tent city in Downtown Bloomington
The City has been working with Eastview Christian Church, Home Sweet Home Ministries and the Salvation Army for months to develop a better solution. (Photo courtesy WMBD-TV)By Jake FogalBLOOMINGTON &#...
Oct 30, 2024
Warm and dry this past week as Illinois farmers continue harvest
Corn harvested reached 87 percent, compared to the 5-year average of 73 percent. Soybeans harvested reached 90 percent, compared to the 5-year average of 80 percent. (WJBC file photo)By USDASPRINGFIEL...
Oct 30, 2024
Filing petitions close for 2025 consolidated elections
The 2025 consolidated elections will take place on April 1. (WJBC File Photo)By WMBD-TVBLOOMINGTON – While many people are focused on next week's elections, others are filing petitions to be on ...
Oct 30, 2024
Mackinaw man dead after Monday fire
The incident remains under investigation. (WJBC file photo)By WMBD-TVMACKINAW – Authorities say a man is dead after a shed fire in Mackinaw on Monday.According to the Tazewell County Coroner Cha...
Oct 30, 2024
OSF HealthCare St. Joseph Medical Center names new president
Eunmee Shim most recently served as president at Adventist Health Care Fort Washington Medical Center in Fort Washington, Maryland. (Photo courtesy OSF Healthcare)By WJBC StaffBLOOMINGTON -OSF HealthC...
Oct 29, 2024
Leaves are falling on your lawn, what should you do?
To find more information on leaf management, click here. (WJBC file photo)By WMBD-TVNORMAL – Trees are showing their colors and dropping their leaves, but where should they go?People will be out...
Oct 29, 2024
B-N visitors bureau starting search for new CEO
A new executive director/CEO is expected to be appointed by early 2025. (Photo courtesy WMBD-TV)By WMBD-TVBLOOMINGTON – The Bloomington-Normal Area Convention and Visitors Bureau, also known as ...
Oct 29, 2024
Rally at ISU urges young people to vote in the upcoming election
College Democrats at Illinois State University hosted a rally Thursday on campus. (Facebook/Democratic Party of Illinois)By WMBD-TVNORMAL – A Democrat-led rally on the campus of Illinois State U...
Oct 25, 2024
Bison’s opening weekend boosting Bloomington’s economy
The Bloomington Bison hockey team opened the season last weekend at Grossinger Motors Arena. (WJBC file photo)By WMBD-TVBLOOMINGTON – With the Bloomington Bison drawing in more than 4,000 specta...
Oct 24, 2024
Normal residents, leaders, react to Monday’s town council meeting
Mayor Chris Koos said Tuesday that the council does not intend to impinge on people's First Amendment rights and that the ordinance will need to go back to the drawing board for better clarity. (Photo...
Oct 23, 2024
