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McLean County Coroner identifies victim of Monday night crash
The crash remains under investigation. (Photo courtesy: Getty Images) By Blake Haas NORMAL – A 48-year-old man from Normal died in a motorcycle crash Monday night in Normal.Authorities responded...
Syndicated Author Apr 09, 2024

Moratorium on building carbon sequestration pipelines passes Illinois House committee
State Rep. Diane Blair-Sherlock (D-Villa Park) proposed the bill. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Dave Dahl SPRINGFIELD – There is no shortage of discussion at the Capitol about carbon. It's the ...
Syndicated Author Apr 09, 2024

IDPH updates its list on where it’s safe to eat fish caught in state waters
In the Illinois River, most of the warnings are for PCBs with one advisory for Methylmercury in Black Crappies. (Photo courtesy of Pixabay)By Jake Fogal and WMBD-TVMCLEAN COUNTY – The Illinois D...
Syndicated Author Apr 09, 2024

One dead after Mackinaw motorcycle crash
Tazewell County Coroner's Office Facebook stated that the accident occurred near Greenwood Cemetery around 3:30 p.m. (Photo Courtesy of Flickr)By WMBD-TV A Monday evening crash involving a car an...
Syndicated Author Apr 09, 2024

Normal Community students launch balloon to track eclipse
Bloomington High school launched a balloon last week. University High School will launch a balloon on April 12. Normal West will launch a balloon on April 26. (WJBC file photo)By WMBD-TVBLOOMINGTON/NO...
Syndicated Author Apr 09, 2024

St. Jude Feed fundraiser collects record donation at Sit N Bull in Hudson
Proceeds from the event go to help St. Jude as they continue their mission of leading the way the world understands, treats and defeats childhood cancer and other life-threatening diseases. (WJBC...
Syndicated Author Apr 08, 2024

Lockdowns at Bloomington High and Junior High lifted after false report; one in custody
Lavazza also confirmed that the imposed threat did not involve any BHS students. (WJBC File Photo)By WMBD-TVBLOOMINGTON – Lockdowns at Bloomington High School and Junior High School have ended a...
Syndicated Author Apr 08, 2024

Rivian plans to show off new electric vehicles in Normal this weekend
The event is free and open to the public. (Photo courtesy: Scott Miller/WJBC) By Blake Haas NORMAL – Central Illinois residents can get a first look at the future of Rivian Automotive this weeke...
Syndicated Author Apr 03, 2024

Rivian says first-quarter production figures on track to meet goals
These numbers come after Rivian announced last month that it will begin production of its R2 vehicles at the Normal facility in 2026. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File)By WMBD-TVNORMAL – Rivian announc...
Syndicated Author Apr 03, 2024

Pizza Payaa owner has top ten win in international pizza contest
The pizza he made was the "Honey Badger," which is one of the top-selling pizza's at Pizza Payaa. (Photo courtesy of Adam Elpayaa)By WMBD-TVBLOOMINGTON – A local pizza maker raked high in the In...
Syndicated Author Apr 03, 2024