Category Archives: Local News
Person found at Normal recycling plant identified
This incident remains under investigation by the McLean County Coroner's Office and the Normal Police Department (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File)By WMBD-TVNORMAL – A 34-year-old Springfield man was i...
Sep 09, 2024
Bloomington to close Eastview Church encampment
The camp's closure is expected to be finished by Oct. 15. (Photo Courtesy of WMBD-TV)By WMBD-TV BLOOMINGTON – The City of Bloomington has announced it will close the unhoused encampment in Eastv...
Sep 06, 2024
Business damaged during shooting incident in Bloomington
The shooting remains under investigation. (Photo courtesy: Bloomington Police/File)By WMBD TV BLOOMINGTON – The Bloomington Police Department is investigating after a shooting incident near Vete...
Sep 06, 2024
Two teens arrested for weapons charges in Bloomington
The second teen, a 15-year-old, was arrested a short time later and he also allegedly had a handgun. (Photo courtesy: BPD/File)By WMBD-TVBLOOMINGTON – Two teenagers have been arrested and taken ...
Sep 06, 2024 Bloomington Police (Photo courtesy: Bloomington Police/File)
Local superintendents give progress reports at “State of Public Schools” event
(L-R) District 87 Superitendent Dr. David Mouser, Olympia CUSD 16 Superintendent Dr. Laura O'Donnell, Unit 5 Superintendent Dr. Kristen Weikle and Bloomington Area Career Center director Bryce Hansen....
Sep 06, 2024
Macomb Officers released after being shot; suspect remains barricaded in home
The case remains under investigation. (Photo courtesy: Flickr/File)By WMBD TV MACOMB – The Macomb police officers who were shot by an unnamed person have been released from a Peoria hospital, th...
Sep 05, 2024
Solar farm proposed for Morton denied by Tazewell County Board
In the Tazewell County Board's meeting Wednesday, the special use request by Unsicker Solar was denied by the board. (WJBC file photo)By WMBD-TV MORTON – In a 10-8 vote, a solar farm proposed to...
Sep 03, 2024
Man arrested in Normal for weapons, drug counts, court records say
Nicholas Moreland, 32, was charged in McLean County Circuit Court with unlawful use of weapons, aggravated unlawful use of weapons and possession of methamphetamine stemming from his arrest early Sund...
Sep 03, 2024
Woman from Normal accused of filming a sexual encounter with an animal
Sarah Howard. (Photo courtesy: Bloomington Police) By WJBC Staff BLOOMINGTON – A 34-year-old woman from Normal stands accused of filming a sexual encounter with an animal.The investigation into ...
Aug 30, 2024
Labor Day travel destinations and safety tips
According to CIRA, American Airlines numbers do not show increased traffic for the local airport. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File)By WMBD-TVCENTRAL ILLINOIS – Labor Day Weekend is upon us, marking th...
Aug 30, 2024
