Category Archives: Local News
ISU partners with DESTIHL Brewery for 2 officially licensed beers
Illinois State University is launching two officially licensed beers with DESTIHL Brewery, Redbird Ale and Battle Bird Lager. (Photo courtesy Illinois State University)By WJBC StaffNORMAL – Illi...
Sep 24, 2024
Bloomington to begin towing repeat parking violators
According to the city's finance director, Scott Rathbun, Bloomington is currently owed over $350,000 in unpaid parking fines. Over $100,000 was owed by just 47 people, with one individual reportedly r...
Sep 24, 2024
Downtown Bloomington to give people ‘more time’ with increased parking limit
The Bloomington City Council Monday night approved a resolution to extend parking times downtown from 90 minutes to two hours. (Photo courtesy WMBD-TV)By WMBD-TVBLOOMINGTON – Longer stays are ex...
Sep 24, 2024
Festival of Joy returns to downtown Bloomington
A parade with many people walked down the street singing Hare Krishna. You could also dance, do yoga, or even meditate at the fest. (Photo courtesy of WMBD-TV)By WMBD-TV BLOOMINGTON – The 15th a...
Sep 23, 2024
Bloomington-Normal NAACP rallying for more people to vote
Guests heard from speakers like Brian Peterson with Omega Psi Phi, and other leaders in the Black community to get out the vote. (PHOTO: WJBC File Photo)By WMBD-TVBLOOMINGTON – Community members...
Sep 23, 2024
Unit 5 Bus Drivers and First Student at impasse in contract negotiations
Dean also said there were five meetings in total with First Student asking for a 60-day extension at the conclusion of the last meeting held on July 31. (WMBD-TV)By WMBD-TVNORMAL – The clock is ...
Sep 23, 2024
ISU selected as partner for Central Illinois regional simulation training hub by DCFS
The ISU Child Protection Training Academy will be located at The Baby Fold in Normal.(Facebook/Illinois State University)By WJBC StaffNORMAL – The Illinois Department of Child and Family Service...
Sep 23, 2024
BEER Nuts reopening company store in Bloomington
BEER Nuts says the store will have different products, apparel and memorabilia for purchase. The store will be open Monday through Friday from 9-4. (Photo courtesy BEER Nuts)By WJBC StaffBLOOMINGTON &...
Sep 23, 2024
Peoria mom on trial for infant death lost rights for another child
Deborah Lopez, a DCFS spokeswoman, said her agency had been talking to Luncsford as early as Sept. 6 due to a pending investigation. (Photo courtesy: Flickr/File)By WMBD PEORIA – About two years...
Sep 19, 2024
Watterson Towers under boil order after water main break
The town is working with Illinois State University to keep the students updated on the situation. (WJBC file photo) By WMBD-TVNORMAL – A boil order is in effect for the residents of Watterson To...
Sep 19, 2024
