Category Archives: Local News
State Farm names new CEO to replace retiring CEO Tipsord
State Farm Mutual Board of Directors selected Illinois State University graduate Jon Farney as the company’s next CEO. (Photo courtesy: State Farm) By Blake Haas BLOOMINGTON – For the firs...
Mar 14, 2024
Illinois Community Colleges reporting enrollment up for spring semester
Other findings in the Spring 2024 enrollment report show that 36 community colleges saw an increase in enrollment, and 12 colleges had a decrease. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File)By WMBD-TVSPRINGFIELD R...
Mar 14, 2024
Shootings down, arsons and extortions are up in Bloomington, statistics show
Such reports are common. Peoria released theirs a few weeks ago. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File)By WMBD-TVBLOOMINGTON – A release of 2023 crime statistics by the Bloomington Police Department shows ...
Mar 13, 2024 Bloomington Police. (Photo courtesy: Bloomington Police/Facebook)
House of Reps. vote to ban TikTok; local Congressman and Superintendent react
The bill now awaits the Senates approval. (Photo courtesy: TikTok/Twitter)By Blake HaasBLOOMINGTON – The House of Representatives passed a bill early Wednesday morning that could ban the social ...
Mar 13, 2024
At least one person dead after deadly collision on I-74 in Woodford County
According to the preliminary investigation, two vehicles were involved (WJBC File Photo)By WMBD-TVCARLOCK – At least one person is dead after a two-vehicle deadly collision on Interstate 74 near...
Mar 13, 2024
Bloomington Police bring attention to significant arrests
In addition, BPD officers made 10 DUI arrests between March 3 and March 9. (WJBC file photo)By WMBD-TVBLOOMINGTON – The Bloomington Police Department announced some notable arrests that happened...
Mar 13, 2024
Illinois State Police: One dead in collision on I-155 near Tremont
Illinois State Police said the crash happened Tuesday around 3:15 p.m. on northbound Interstate 155. (WJBC file photo)By WMBD-TVTREMONT – One person is dead after a traffic crash Tuesday afterno...
Mar 13, 2024
NPD beefing up patrols for St. Patrick’s Day events
Drivers can expect a larger police presence over the weekend. (Photo courtesy: NPD/File) By Blake Haas NORMAL – St. Patrick’s Day is known for luck, green beer, and heritage celebrations, ...
Mar 12, 2024
NPD name 2023 Officer of the Year
Normal Police Detective Kendra DeRosa accepted the award at a recent ceremony. (Photo courtesy: Normal Police/Facebook) By Blake Haas NORMAL – Normal Police Department awarded one of their Detec...
Mar 11, 2024
Normal conducted prescribed burns on Monday
The people conducting the burn are specially trained and supervised. (WJBC file photo)By WMBD-TVNORMAL – The Town of Normal announced that it was conducting prescribed burns along the creek from...
Mar 11, 2024
