Category Archives: Local News
City council approves split of Bloomington’s Economic and Community Development department
City officials said the creation of the two departments will not require additional hires, as current staff will be reorganized into the two departments. (Photo courtesy WMBD-TV)By WJBC StaffBLOOMINGT...
Nov 13, 2024 (Photo courtesy: File)
Normal West basketball team raking leaves for Veterans
Veterans in Normal interested in this event can scan the QR code provided, or contact Coach Hafermann at hafermae@unit5.org or call 309-55-4014. (WJBC File Photo)By Jake FogalNORMAL – The Normal...
Nov 11, 2024
Two Springfield men accused of stealing guns in Bloomington
Springfield Police allegedly found two guns in Springfield. (Photo courtesy: Springfield Police/Facebook)By Blake Haas SPRINGFIELD – A collaboration between the Bloomington and Springfield Polic...
Nov 08, 2024
Peoria Veteran gets home makeover of a lifetime
The Veteran recently received a call of a lifetime. (Photo courtesy: Pixabay/File)By WMBD TV PEORIA – A local veteran received a call of a lifetime.Ameren Illinois and Veterans Mainten...
Nov 08, 2024
Rivian narrows losses, eyes modest positive growth
Rivian produced 13,157 vehicles at its Normal manufacturing facility in the third quarter. (WJBC file photo)By WMBD-TVNORMAL – Electric vehicle manufacturer Rivian narrowed its year over year ne...
Nov 08, 2024
Eureka recognize two people for their life-saving actions
They were recognized for their efforts in providing emergency aid to Eureka resident Jon Knapp. (Photo Courtesy of WMBD-TV)By WMBD-TVEUREKA – The Eureka City Council has recognized two for their...
Nov 07, 2024
Illinois Secretary of State’s Office hosting pop-up events for REAL IDs
Central Illinois Regional Airport in Bloomington hosted a Real ID event on Wednesday with the Illinois Secretary of State’s Office. (Photo courtesy WMBD-TV)By WMBD-TVBLOOMINGTON – Dozens l...
Nov 07, 2024
McLean County Coroner ID’s victim of Sunday fatal accident
The crash remains under investigation. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File)By Blake Haas BLOOMINGTON – A 27-year-old woman is the victim of Sunday night’s fatal accident on the city’s southea...
Nov 06, 2024
Tazewell County reports its first human West Nile death of the year
More severe cases have a high fever, tremors and convulsions, with the most severe cases leading to paralysis and death. (WJBC File Photo)By WMBD-TVTAZEWELL COUNTY – The Tazewell County Health D...
Nov 06, 2024
2024 Illinois General Election Results
Statewide election results for the 2024 election can be found here.McLean County election results can be found here.
Nov 06, 2024
