Category Archives: Local News
Bloomington woman wins appeal in civil suit against State Farm
State Farm’s headquarters are located in Bloomington. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File)By WMBD TV BLOOMINGTON – A Bloomington woman has won her appeal in a federal racial discrimination lawsuit ...
Dec 17, 2024
Busy Corner gives an update on the status of the restaurant
The Busy Corner suffered a fire earlier this year. (Photo courtesy: Busy Corner/Facebook)By WMBD TV GOODFIELD – The Busy Corner in Goodfield is staying busy despite a fire in November.The Busy C...
Dec 17, 2024
Normal Town Council approves plan for the Shoppes at College Hills
The Normal Town Council. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File)By WMBD TV NORMAL – The Normal Town Council approved a final development plan for the Shoppes at College Hills on Monday.During Monday's town ...
Dec 17, 2024 Normal Town Council Chambers. (Photo courtesy: Town of Normal)
Former Madigan ally contradicts past statements after being ordered to testify
Former Democratic state Rep. Eddie Acevedo and his attorney Gabrielle Sansonetti exit the Dirksen Federal Courthouse last week after being ordered to testify in ex-Illinois House Speaker Michael Madig...
Dec 17, 2024
Grayson to remain jailed as state Supreme Court considers release request
A Macon County Sheriff's Office mugshot of Sean Grayson was taken on Oct. 24. Grayson, a former Sangamon County Sheriff's deputy, is charged with the first-degree murder of Sonya Massey, an unarmed Bl...
Dec 17, 2024 Sean Grayson. (Photo courtesy: Macon County Law Enforcement Center)
Peoria Richwoods counselor charged for battery involving a student
A Richwoods High School counselor was charged last week for misdemeanor battery for an alleged incident with a student. (Photo courtesy: Flickr/File)By WMBD TV PEORIA – A Richwoods High School c...
Dec 16, 2024 (Photo courtesy: File)
One Person injured in a 5-car crash in Tazewell County
The crash remains under investigation. (Photo courtesy: Flickr/File)By WMBD TV TAZEWELL COUNTY – One person was hospitalized after a car on Interstate 155 lost control, causing a multi-car wreck...
Dec 16, 2024
BCPA sees record number of patrons in November
The Bloomington Center for the Performing Arts in Bloomington. (Photo courtesy: Flickr/File)By WMBD TV BLOOMINGTON – The Bloomington Center for Performing Arts saw record numbers in the month of...
Dec 13, 2024
Bloomington police seek help to solve a Monday morning armed robbery
Anyone with information is encouraged to contact Bloomington Police. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File)By WMBD TV BLOOMINGTON – Officers here are asking the public for help to solve an armed robbery th...
Dec 12, 2024
Normal Marching Band to play in London’s New Year’s Eve
On Wednesday, proud parents looked on as the band performed a preview of their new routine at Horton Field House at Illinois State University. (Photo courtesy: WMBD/TV) By WMBD TV NORMAL – A loc...
Dec 12, 2024
