Category Archives: Top Stories
Normal Town Council green lights plans for Rivian solar panels and parking lot
The solar panels will be installed on 15 acres of land east of Rivian’s test track. (WJBC File Photo)By Jake FogalNORMAL – Solar Panel and Parking Lot plans at Rivian Automotive were unani...
Apr 18, 2023
Man shot at Bloomington Park Sunday afternoon
No one has been arrested, and there is no information about the suspects at this time. (Photo courtesy: Flickr)By Jake FogalBLOOMINGTON – A 20-year-old male who had been shot was discovered at B...
Apr 10, 2023
Bloomington man arrested for reckless discharge of firearm
The circumstances behind this incident remain under investigation. (WJBC File Photo)By WMBD-TVBLOOMINGTON – A Bloomington man has been arrested in connection to a shooting incident on Sunday.Acc...
Apr 10, 2023
Oil production cuts by OPEC likely to lead to increasing fuel prices
GasBuddy price reports indicated earlier this week that prices were up over 15 cents per gallon, averaging $3.83. (WJBC File Photo)By Jake FogalBLOOMINGTON – Four dollar gas is on the table for ...
Apr 07, 2023
Miller Park Zoo announces birth of new Cotton-top Tamarin
The rainforest may be periodically closed to ensure the animal's well-being. (WJBC File Photo)By WMBD-TVBLOOMINGTON – Miller Park Zoo announced an exciting addition to its Zoo Family Friday.Acco...
Mar 31, 2023
Shooting at Bloomington apartment complex
This is a developing story and will be updated when more information becomes available. (WJBC File Photo)By WMBD-TVBLOOMINGTON – (UPDATE)The Bloomington Police Department has confirmed that an o...
Mar 31, 2023
7th Annual St. Jude Game Feed takes place in Hudson on Saturday
Last year, the event raised over $50,000, all of which goes to the St. Jude Research Hospital. (St. Jude Feed & Auction)By Jake FogalBLOOMINGTON – The seventh annual St. Jude Game Feed comes...
Mar 30, 2023
Illinois State and Bradley University go head to head in I-74 Blood Donor Challenge
All participating donors will receive a free t-shirt and the blood drive is open from 11 a.m. through 5 p.m. on both Wednesday and Thursday. (WJBC File Photo)By Jake FogalNORMAL – Bragging right...
Mar 29, 2023
UPDATE: Two Prairie Central high school students identified in deadly ski-related accident
The accident happened at Copper Mountain Ski Resort late Sunday evening and remains under investigation. (Photo Courtesy of Prairie Central High School)By Jake Fogal and Blake Haas FAIRBURY – Ac...
Mar 20, 2023
McLean County leads country in corn production per latest estimates from USDA
McLean County lead the country in corn production with roughly 71 million bushels of grain produced. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File)By Jake FogalMCLEAN COUNTY – Estimates of corn and soybean product...
Mar 20, 2023
