Category Archives: Local News
Bloomington designated a Tree City USA Community for 38th year
Bloomington's Beautification Committee picked Corpus Christi Catholic School as the location for Arbor Day festivities, including the annual planting of the Arbor Day Tree. (WJBC file photo)By WMBD-TV...
Apr 23, 2024
The Baby Fold expansion leads to additional services, programming
The Baby Fold provides critical services to central Illinois children and families. They've been doing so since 1902. (Photo courtesy of WMBD-TV)By WMBD-TVBLOOMINGTON – The cutting of the ribbon...
Apr 23, 2024
Unit 5’s Board of Education holds special meeting regarding property tax appeal
The board voted unanimously to authorize a law firm out of Springfield called Brown, Hay & Stephens to intervene in appeal proceedings to represent the district's interests. (Photo courtesy WMBD-T...
Apr 23, 2024
Bloomington City Council votes in Jeff Jurgens as new city manager
The Bloomington City Council Monday night voted unanimously to name Jeff Jurgens as the new city manager. (Blake Haas/WJBC)By WMBD-TVBLOOMINGTON – Jeff Jurgens will be Bloomington's new city man...
Apr 23, 2024
Prices down at the pump over the past week
Prices at the pump are down $0.06 a gallon over the past week. (Photo courtesy: Flickr) By Blake Haas BLOOMINGTON – Over the past week, prices at the pump are down $0.06, averaging $3.90 today.G...
Apr 22, 2024
Carle BroMenn Resale Boutique using $240K in proceeds to purchase new hospital equipment
For those who want to explore volunteer opportunities call (309) 556-7467. (Photo courtesy: Carle BroMenn Resale Boutique/Facebook)By Blake Haas NORMAL – Community members who shopped at Carle B...
Apr 22, 2024
Bloomington’s next City Manager working with local nonprofits on tent city
Bloomington City officials plan to vote on the City Manager position on Monday. (Photo courtesy: Blake Haas/WJBC) By Blake Haas BLOOMINGTON – Bloomington’s next City Manager wants to focus...
Apr 19, 2024
Ten days removed from a lockdown, District 87 is reviewing it’s procedures and protocols
According to a District 87 news released at the time of the lockdown, “the situation was swiftly addressed with the help of the Bloomington Police Department.” (WJBC File Photo)By Jake Fog...
Apr 19, 2024
Grossinger Motors Arena to go cashless in May
Starting May 1, purchases will be possible with cards or with mobile payment at the venue in downtown Bloomington. (WJBC file photo)By WMBD-TVBLOOMINGTON – Grossinger Motors Arena will become a ...
Apr 19, 2024
Bloomington deputy City Manager selected as City Manager
Bloomington City officials selected Jeff Jurgens as the next City Manager. (Photo courtesy: Blake Haas/WJBC)By Blake Haas BLOOMINGTON – The city council has selected Bloomington’...
Apr 18, 2024
