Category Archives: Local News
Conservation Police investigating 20 mile stretch of dead fish in Livingston County
IDNR and Conservation Police are working the case. (Photo courtesy: Livingston County/Facebook) By Blake Haas LIVINGSTON COUNTY – Local police want to discover why a large fish kill stretched 20...
Apr 02, 2024
Tomb of the Unknown replica to come to Bloomington as part of DAR convention
The Tomb of the Unknown Soldier is surrounded by flowers during a centennial commemoration event at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, in Arlington National Cemetery, on November 10, 2021, in Arlington,...
Apr 02, 2024
Normal Town Council approves multi-million dollar settlement
Beaman was convicted of murder in 1995, but the Illinois Supreme Court threw out his sentence in 2008. (Town of Normal Facebook Page)By WMBD-TVNORMAL – Alan Beaman was scheduled for a civil tria...
Apr 02, 2024
Ohio man arrested in LaSalle after officers allegedly locate 100 pounds of cannabis
The man faces 30-years behind bars. (Photo courtesy: Flickr/File) By WMBD LASALLE COUNTY – The LaSalle County Sheriff's Office arrested an Ohio man after allegedly finding 100lbs of purported ca...
Apr 01, 2024
Normal announces new director of economic development
According to Normal City Manager Pamela Reece, Nik Duffle of Broken Arrow, Okla., will have his first day as director of economic development on April 15. (Photo Courtesy of the Town of Normal)By WMBD...
Apr 01, 2024
Warmer than normal temperatures could mean early planting and higher yields
All this is due to the warmer-than-normal temperatures in the past few months. (Pixabay)By WMBD-TVPEORIA – The warmer than normal winter and early spring are benefiting area farmers by allowing ...
Apr 01, 2024
Bloomington church thankful for support after vandalism
Mt. Pisgah will continue to hold worship services at Second Presbyterian located at 404 N Prairie St until it is back in its own building. (WMBD-TV)By WMBD-TVBLOOMINGTON – Mt. Pisgah Baptist Chu...
Apr 01, 2024
Local bakery celebrates 50-years of operation on Monday
Denny’s Doughnuts in Bloomington plans to celebrate in a big way. (Photo courtesy: Denny’s) By Blake Haas BLOOMINGTON – A long-time McLean County bakery celebrates its 50th year in o...
Mar 29, 2024
Man from Normal faces two counts of Attempted Murder after shooting in early March
Colin Simpson, 18, of Normal. (Photo courtesy: Normal Police) By Blake Haas NORMAL – An 18-year-old Bloomington man stands accused of two counts of attempted murder after a shooting in early Mar...
Mar 29, 2024
Normal Council to consider $5.4 million settlement with Beaman on Monday
In addition to the settlement, the council is being asked to approve a budget amendment which would allow Town Hall to pony up an additional $1.4 million that would be needed if Normal can't find the ...
Mar 29, 2024
