Category Archives: Local News
Normal Town Council approves new tobacco shop ordinance
The ordinance is similar to regulations surrounding cannabis dispensaries. Tobacco shops will now have to be 1,500 feet away from each other, and 200 feet away from daycares and schools. (WJBC file ph...
May 07, 2024 Normal Town Council Chambers. (Photo courtesy: File)
Heartland Community College’s spring commencement set for May 17
The spring commencement is May 17 at Grossinger Motors Arena. (Photo courtesy: Heartland/File)By Blake Haas NORMAL – Heartland Community College’s spring commencement ceremony is at Grossi...
May 06, 2024
McLean County offering a mental health first aid course
Marianne Manko with the health department hopes the classes will help end the stigma of talking about mental health problems. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File)By WMBD-TVMCLEAN COUNTY – May is Mental H...
May 06, 2024
Kyle Petty charity ride will make a stop Tuesday in LeRoy
Led by NASCAR’s Kyle Petty, the cross-country motorcycle ride will be stopping at the Love’s Travel Stop in LeRoy on Tuesday around 10:30 a.m. (Facebook/Kyle Petty Charity Ride Across Amer...
May 06, 2024
National Guard convoy vehicle involved in crash on Interstate 55
The guard spokesman said vehicles were headed north to Marseilles Training Center for weekend training. (Photo courtesy: Illinois State Police/File)By WMBD-TVMCLEAN COUNTY – A vehicle from an Il...
May 03, 2024
Desmond Sterling sentenced to 75 years in prison for deadly 2023 shooting
Judge William Yoder decided the fate of Sterling this afternoon inside a McLean County courtroom. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By WMBD TV BLOOMINGTON – Desmond Sterling was sentenced to 75 years ...
May 02, 2024
Rivian Automotive receives a $1.5B investment from the State of Illinois for Normal plant
Rivian founder and CEO R.J. Scaringe (right) shakes hands with Illinois Gov. Pritzker (far right) after a press conference Thursday afternoon. (Photo courtesy: Scott Miller/WJBC)By Blake Haas NOR...
May 02, 2024
Central Illinois Congressman LaHood addresses campus protests
Congressman Darin LaHood spoke with WJBC’s Scott Miller. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Blake Haas BLOOMINGTON – Hundreds of protesters across the country continue to use college camp...
May 02, 2024
Bloomington Fire Dept. wants community input
According to a City of Bloomington news release, the fire department wants to more proactive with community needs. (Facebook/Bloomington Fire Department)By WMBD-TVBLOOMINGTON – The Bloomington F...
May 02, 2024
Bloomington mayor discusses state of the city
Bloomington Mayor Mboka Mwilambwe. (WJBC file photo)By WMBD-TVBLOOMINGTON – Bloomington Mayor Mboka Mwilambwe delivered his State of the City Address at the Bloomington Center for the Performing...
May 02, 2024
