Category Archives: Local News

Soybeans harvested reached 42 percent, compared to the 5-year average of 28 percent. (WJBC file photo)By USDASPRINGFIELD – There were 6.0 days suitable for fieldwork in the week ending October 6...

The seven ISU students were arrested on May 3 following a meeting with ISU president Aondover Tarhule at Hovey Hall over the war in Gaza in which the defendants would not leave the premises after the ...

Midwest Food Bank is the largest food bank in the United States with 10 locations that serve 23 states, with locations also in Haiti and East Africa. (Photo courtesy: Midwest Food Bank/File)By WMBD TV...

The Tremont Police Department posted on their Facebook page that the situation was " deescalated" and the man surrendered. (WJBC File Photo)By WMBD-TV TREMONT – A man was taken into custody Sund...

Police Chief Steve Petrilli said that a preliminary investigation indicated an argument after the game, which was a "varsity level" game and likely involved 7th and 8th graders, seemed to have led to ...

It will feature a space dedicated to student success, well-being and even a game room. (WJBC File Photo)By WMBD-TVNORMAL – Heartland Community College is celebrating the opening of a renovated s...

Bloomington Chief Jamal Simington (Left) presented the award to the Bloomington Officers Friday. (Photo courtesy: BPD) By WMBD TV BLOOMINGTON – The City of Bloomington has awarded Officers Jacob...

Bloomington public works director Mose Rickey. (Scott Miller/WJBC)By WJBC StaffBLOOMINGTON – Free bulk pickup runs Monday, Oct. 7 through Oct. 18 in the City of Bloomington.The city will be foll...

Country Financial has received around 3,200 claims from people who have been impacted by Hurricane Helene and they expect that number to grow as power access is regained in impacted areas. (Photo cour...

Fire Station 2 will be built at the northeast corner of Hershey and Shepard Roads and will replace the fire station at College Avenue and Blair Drive. (Photo courtesy WMBD-TV)By WMBD-TVNORMAL – ...