Category Archives: Local News
Murder investigation underway in McLean County after a man was found dead in a ditch
Anyone with information is encouraged to contact the McLean County Sheriff’s office. (Photo courtesy: Flickr) By Blake Haas MCLEAN COUNTY – An investigation into a man found dead in a ditc...
Apr 18, 2024
Green Top Grocery to remain open thanks to $45K in donations
Allison Smith, Green Top Grocery interim General Manager visited WJBC’s Afternoon Show. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Blake Haas BLOOMINGTON – One local grocery store, which faces financi...
Apr 18, 2024
More than 100 traffic stops made during Bloomington traffic detail
Bloomington Police Chief Jamal Simington also encourages drivers to drive responsibly and be more attentive to motorcycles, cyclists and pedestrians as the weather gets warmer. (Photo courtesy: Bloomi...
Apr 18, 2024
Former ISU President gets new job at St. Cloud State University
Former Illinois State University President Larry Dietz. (WJBC file photo)By WMBD-TVST CLOUD, Minn. – A former Illinois State University President has a new job at a Minnesota University.Accordin...
Apr 18, 2024
McLean County man accused of grooming ‘child’ by sending illicit material
Once they had enough evidence, Cooper said his officer contacted the authorities in McLean County to go and pick up Philips for questioning. (WJBC File Photo)By WMBD-TVPEORIA – A rural McLean Co...
Apr 18, 2024
Women share incarceration experience at Heartland Community College
After the panel discussion, the community asked more questions about the women's experiences and improvement to resources for formerly incarcerated women. (Photo courtesy WMBD-TV)By WMBD-TVNORMAL R...
Apr 18, 2024
Unit 5 school board meeting discusses student equity and school building capacity
The school board also heard a presentation from Cropper GIS about a study done on the district's school buildings' capacity. (Photo courtesy WMBD-TV)By WMBD-TVNORMAL – A student group promoting ...
Apr 18, 2024
Rivian announces more layoffs
Rivian automotive announced the layoffs on Wednesday. (Photo courtesy: Rivian/File) By WMBD NORMAL – Rivian announced more company-wide layoffs on Wednesday.According to Rivian's Corporate Commu...
Apr 17, 2024
Central Illinois Regional Airport celebrates 60 years of operation later this month
Carl Olson, Executive Director of CIRA spoke with WJBC’s Scott Miller. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Blake Haas MCLEAN COUNTY – Central Illinois Regional Airport in McLean County will cel...
Apr 17, 2024
Bloomington police seeks community’s help with survey on how they are doing
Officials with the department said it'll allow "real-time" analysis of the community's needs as it relates to public safety. (Photo courtesy: Bloomington Police/Facebook)By WMBD-TVBLOOMINGTON – ...
Apr 17, 2024
