Category Archives: Local News
44-year old Chenoa woman killed in Monday morning accident
The accident remains under investigation. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Blake HaasCHENOA – A 44-year old female from Chenoa died in a car accident near 2480 E. Rd., near Chenoa, Monday morning....
Mar 14, 2022
Case of Avian influenza found in McLean County
Samples from the positive Illinois flock were tested at the University of Illinois Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory. (Photo courtesy: USDA) By RFD Radio and Blake HaasMCLEAN COUNTY – A case of A...
Mar 14, 2022
Local Dr. says the war in Ukraine is increasing American’s stress levels
Dr. Wieland spoke with WJBC’s Scott Miller. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Blake HaasBLOOMINGTON – According to a local doctor, the war in Ukraine increases Americans’ stress levels....
Mar 14, 2022
1 dead after crash in McLean County Monday morning
The road is currently shut down in both directions. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Heart of Illinois ABC CHENOA – 1 person is confirmed dead after a two-vehicle crash Monday morning in rural McL...
Mar 14, 2022
Peoria man pleads guilty to stealing guns from Bloomington store in 2021
Edwards-Melton faces up to 10-years in prison, a $250,000 fine, and a maximum of three-year terms of supervised release for each count. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Blake HaasBLOOMINGTON – A P...
Mar 10, 2022
McLean County Coroner ID’s victims of Tuesday night homicide
Anyone with information is asked to contact Detective Jeff Engle at 309-434-2371 or at JEngle@cityblm.org or contact Detective Tyrel Klein at 309-434-2366 or at Tklein@cityblm.org. (Photo courtesy: WJ...
Mar 10, 2022
Wall Street experiences ups and downs amid Russian invasion of Ukraine
Chris Ruedi, a Financial Advisor with Savant Wealth Management spoke with WJBC’s Todd Wineburner. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Blake HaasBLOOMINGTON – Just like the commodity market, equ...
Mar 10, 2022
Fight breaks out amongst students at Kingsley Junior High
No students were harmed in the event, as many were in first period when the quarrel occurred.(Photo carried from Google Maps)By Jake FogalBLOOMINGTON- A physical altercation between students at Kingsl...
Mar 10, 2022
Sharin Of The Green Parade this weekend in Uptown Normal
Any donations made to the Children’s Home and Aid on Saturday during the parade will go to families throughout Illinois. (Photo courtesy of Facebook event)By Jake FogalBLOOMINGTON-Walking the st...
Mar 10, 2022
Winter weather advisory Thursday afternoon for Bloomington-Normal
The latest road conditions can be found at gettingaroundillinois.com. (WJBC file photo) By Neil DoyleBLOOMINGTON – The National Weather Service has issued a winter weather advisory for portions ...
Mar 10, 2022
