Category Archives: Local News
Miller Park Zoo to reopen Katthoefer Building
The building has been closed for four years. (Photo courtesy: Miller Park Zoo/Facebook)By WMBD BLOOMINGTON – Miller Park Zoo will soon be reopening the Katthoefer Animal Building to the public a...
Jul 24, 2024
Normal police probe Tuesday night shots fired incident
Authorities said no injuries were reported and the incident is still under investigation. (WJBC file photo)By Neil DoyleNORMAL – Police are investigating a shots fired incident that happened Tue...
Jul 24, 2024
‘Shelter, enrichment, opportunity’: New McLean County Animal Control building breaks ground
The new expansion will provide more space and give more opportunities to the animals that come through the shelter. (Photo courtesy WMBD-TV)By WMBD-TVSHIRLEY – A familiar place for animal contro...
Jul 23, 2024
Father of Sonya Massey’s child says deputies covered up what really happened
Massey's father is demanding the resignation of the Sangamon County sheriff. (Photo courtesy: Dave Dahl/WJBC)By Dave Dahl SPRINGFIELD – Tuesday's update on the Sonya Massey case in Springfield i...
Jul 23, 2024
McLean County Judge hands down over 100-year sentence to a Riverdale man
A third suspect remains on the run. (Photo courtesy: McLean County Law and Justice Center) By Blake Haas BLOOMINGTON – A McLean County Judge sentenced a Riverdale man to over 100 years behind ba...
Jul 23, 2024
Latest crop report shows above average rainfall over past week
(Cropshot/Flickr)By USDA SPRINGFIELD – There were 4.7 days suitable for fieldwork in the week ending July 21, 2024. Statewide, the average temperature was 72.3 degrees, 4.5 degrees below normal....
Jul 23, 2024
Bloomington Council approves Rivian expansion
According to the council itinerary, Rivian plans to expand their manufacturing facility with two 1,200,00 square foot buildings for light manufacturing, kitting and logistics. (Photo courtesy: Rivian/...
Jul 23, 2024
Eureka man accused of beating a child with his belt and fists
A statement of arrest shows Lowery allegedly used a heating pad cord along with a belt and his fist to beat the child. (Photo courtesy: Flickr/File)By WJBC StaffEUREKA – A 28-year-old Eureka man...
Jul 22, 2024
Bloomington Library celebrating renovation, expansion project at ribbon-cutting in August
The ceremony will double as a party to culminate this year's Summer Reading Program, which is slated to happen from 10 a.m. to noon on Aug. 3. (WJBC File Photo)By WMBD-TVBLOOMINGTON – Bloomingto...
Jul 22, 2024
Hazardous waste collection coming to Central Illinois in September
Latex paint, explosives, propane tanks, fire extinguishers, smoke detectors, agricultural chemicals, and business wastes will not be accepted. (Photo Courtesy of Illinois Environmental Protection Agen...
Jul 22, 2024
