Category Archives: Local News
Peoria Rivermen and Peoria Civic Center finally ink deal on new five-year lease
The deal is over five years. (Photo courtesy: Peoria Civic Center/Facebook)By WMBD TV PEORIA – After several months of uncertainty, the Peoria Rivermen will continue to call the River City home,...
Nov 05, 2024
Bloomington Police release details of October traffic campaign
Bloomington Police conducted the program during October. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Blake Haas BLOOMINGTON – Bloomington Police released the details from a traffic enforcement campaign in Oc...
Nov 05, 2024
McLean County crash leaves one dead
The crash remains under investigation. (Photo courtesy: Pixabay/File) By WMBD TV MCLEAN COUNTY – A Bloomington man allegedly fled the scene of a wreck that left one person dead.According to the ...
Nov 04, 2024
Mother upset about lack of movement in the case of her son’s alleged killer in Bloomington
Anderson is accused of killing Stowers at a Bloomington house party in April 2022. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File)By WMBD TV BLOOMINGTON – A mother grieves her son's death as she watched on in court...
Nov 01, 2024
Utility assistance applications open for low-income Illinoisans
An Ameren Illinois meter. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Jennifer Fuller) By ANDREW ADAMSCapitol News Illinoisaadams@capitolnewsillinois.comSPRINGFIELD – The state's Low Income Home Energy Assi...
Nov 01, 2024
Local man faces 14 felony counts for vehicle burglaries
Tutwiler is due back in court at a later date. (Photo courtesy: Pixabay/File)By Blake Haas BLOOMINGTON – A 27-year-old Bloomington man faces 14 charges related to several local vehicle burglarie...
Nov 01, 2024
Community members encouraged to complete online survey for Normal police
The survey will include questions about the agency's overall performance and professionalism, community concerns and recommendations to improve services. (Facebook/Normal Police Department)By WJBC Sta...
Nov 01, 2024
Bloomington Ice Center manager named to the Illinois Hockey Hall of Fame
Michael Hernbrott had previously been inducted into the Illinois State University's Hockey Club Hall of Fame in 2023. (Photo courtesy City of Bloomington)By WMBD-TVBLOOMINGTON – The manager of t...
Nov 01, 2024
McLean County court awarded federal grant to help families work through legal issues
The McLean County Law and Justice Center. (Photo courtesy: McLean County Law and Justice Center) By WMBD TV MCLEAN COUNTY – The McLean County Circuit Courthouse will be able to put more funding ...
Oct 31, 2024
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
