Category Archives: Local News
Remote learning Tuesday for Bloomington Junior High School due to extreme heat
District 87 says all other Bloomington Public School buildings will follow the regular attendance schedule Tuesday. (WJBC file photo)By WMBD-TVBLOOMINGTON – Bloomington Junior High School studen...
Aug 22, 2023
This week’s heat wave opens several regional cooling centers in central Illinois
Temperatures are expected to be in the 90s through the week across Central Illinois. (Photo Pixabay)By WMBD-TVMCLEAN COUNTY – The heat wave expected this week to put temperatures into the 90s wi...
Aug 21, 2023
New life chapters begin as students move in to Illinois State University
Move-in at Illinois State University started earlier this week. Classes begin on Monday, Aug. 21. (Facebook/Illinois State University)By WMBD-TVNORMAL – Students are moving back to Illinois Stat...
Aug 16, 2023
HCC receives $1M grant from State Farm for electric vehicle program
Heartland Board of Trustees Chair Becky Ropp, State Farm Assistant Vice President of Corporate Responsibility Rasheed Merritt, Heartland President Keith Cornille. (Photo courtesy Heartland Community C...
Aug 16, 2023
Illinois crops enjoyed pleasant weather this past week
By USDASPRINGFIELD – There were 4.2 days suitable for field work during the week ending August 13, 2023. Statewide, the average temperature was 73.6 degrees, 0.2 degrees below normal. Precipitat...
Aug 15, 2023
Presence of West Nile virus expands in McLean County
The health department recommends residents follow the Three R's: remove areas of standing water, repel mosquitoes using repellant, and report dead birds that show no sign of injuries. (WJBC file photo...
Aug 15, 2023
Illinois gas prices continue surge in latest price report
The national average is up about 2.5 cents in the last week, averaging $3.82 a gallon. (WJBC File Photo)By Jake FogalBLOOMINGTON – Average gasoline prices in Illinois have risen over 10 cents in...
Aug 14, 2023
Normal police continue to investigate two shooting incidents from weekend
Both matters remain under investigation. It wasn't immediately clear if the two incidents were related. (WJBC File Photo)By WMBD-TVNORMAL – Police here continue to investigate a shooting that oc...
Aug 14, 2023
Back 2 School Alliance celebrates 25 years of giving back
More than 4,000 students from District 87 and Unit 5 received backpacks and school supplies. (Facebook/Back to School Alliance)By WMBD-TVBLOOMINGTON – Back 2 School Alliance hosted its 25th annu...
Aug 09, 2023
Central Illinois man sentenced to 21 years in federal prison meth distribution charge
A lawful permanent resident of the United States, it's likely that Bernal will be deported back to Mexico when he finishes serving his prison term. (Photo Courtesy of Flickr)By WMBD-TVATLANTA, Ill. &#...
Aug 08, 2023
