Category Archives: Local News
McLean County man sentenced to decades behind bars
The man was sentenced Oct. 22, 2024. (Photo courtesy: Flickr/File)By WJBC Staff MCLEAN COUNTY – A McLean County Judge handed down a nearly 75-year sentence earlier this week for a crime almost 2...
Oct 23, 2024
Survey says a majority of Normal residents are satisfied with the town
(Town of Normal Facebook Page)By WMBD TV NORMAL – From quality of life to safety, Normal residents have shared how they feel about their community.From May through July, Normal residents were ab...
Oct 22, 2024
McLean County voters to decide on whether to eliminate the auditor position
McLean County Government Center. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/FIle)By WMBD TV MCLEAN COUNTY – The fate of the McLean County Auditor's position is in the hands of voters come election day.There's a refe...
Oct 22, 2024
Free Narcan dispenser installed at McLean County Health Department
The health department says the purpose of the unit is to help reduce the number of opioid overdoses and deaths by allowing anyone to be prepared with the lifesaving nasal spray in the event of an opio...
Oct 22, 2024
Illinois State University cut the ribbon on its future of healthcare training Thursday
Leaders held a ribbon cutting ceremony on Thursday. (Photo courtesy: Illinois State University/Facebook) By WMBD TV NORMAL – Illinois State University cut the ribbon on its future of healthcare ...
Oct 18, 2024
Bloomington Police probing Wednesday night shooting
Anyone with information is encouraged to contact Bloomington Police. (Photo courtesy: Flickr) By Blake Haas BLOOMINGTON – Bloomington Police detectives need the public’s help after shots r...
Oct 17, 2024
Bloomington partnering with Salvation Army to expand shelter services
The shelter is located in the Salvation Army's cafeteria, on West Washington Street. (Photo courtesy of WMBD-TV)By WMBD-TVBLOOMINGTON – The city of Bloomington announced a collaboration with the...
Oct 17, 2024
Public safety discussed after string of violence in Normal
There would be a ban on amplified sound, unless it is for a town-sanctioned event or if an event has a permit from the town's parks and recreation department. (Photo Courtesy of WMBD-TV)By WMBD-TVNORM...
Oct 17, 2024
Interstate 74 near Morton shutdown overnight after deadly crash
The crash occurred around 10 p.m. Wednesday on I-74 eastbound near Morton. (WJBC File Photo)By WMBD-TVMORTON – A crash left one person dead and another person injured last night on Interstate 74...
Oct 17, 2024
CORONER: 1-month-old baby died due to ‘cocaine intoxication’
The case remains under investigation. (Photo courtesy: Flickr/FileBy WMBD TV PEORIA – A one-month-old boy had enough cocaine in its body that it was the "immediate" cause of death.Peoria County ...
Oct 16, 2024
