Category Archives: Local News
McLean County PATH Crisis selected as new 988 crisis/suicide phone line; adding 115 new positions
Chris Workman, Executive Director at PATH Crisis spoke with WJBC’s Todd Wineburner. (Photo courtesy: PATH Crisis/Facebook) By Blake HaasBLOOMINGTON – McLean County’s PATH Crisis is a...
Feb 16, 2022
Unit 5 updates COVID-19 mitigations
Unit 5 is recommending masks be worn as an important COVID mitigation but effective immediately individuals will not be excluded if they do not wear a mask. (Photo courtesy HOI ABC)By WJBC StaffNORMAL...
Feb 16, 2022
Coroner identifies Danvers man in rural Mackinaw crash
The incident remains under investigation by Illinois State Police, the Tazewell County Sheriff's Office and the Tazewell County Coroner's Office. (WJBC file photo) By Neil DoyleMACKINAW – A 69-y...
Feb 14, 2022
Bloomington Polar Plunge at Miller Park Lake
The Bloomington Polar Plunge will happen Saturday, February 26 at Miller Park Lake. (Photo courtesy Buck Stevens)By Neil DoyleBLOOMINGTON – The 2022 Illinois Law Enforcement Torch Run Polar Plun...
Feb 14, 2022
FBI Springfield warning the public about finding love online
The FBI Springfield has a warning for those looking for love online. (Photo courtesy: Pixabay) By Blake HaasBLOOMINGTON – Amid candy, roses, and finding love, the FBI in Springfield warns the pu...
Feb 14, 2022
Gas prices continue to rise amid tension between Russia and Ukraine
Gas prices are up across the state. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Blake HaasBLOOMINGTON – Gas prices continue to rise across the state as the latest gas report shows prices at the pump are up 5...
Feb 14, 2022
20-year old killed by gunfire in early Saturday morning shooting in Bloomington
Anyone with information is encouraged to contact Bloomington Police. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Blake HaasBLOOMINGTON – A 20-year old man is dead after a shooting early Saturday morning in t...
Feb 12, 2022
Heyworth woman charged along with her husband in jury harassment case
Rosa Toledo, 32, turned herself in Thursday afternoon, said McLean County Sheriff Jon Sandage. Investigators had a warrant for her arrest. (Photo courtesy: McLean County Jail) By Heart of Illinois ABC...
Feb 11, 2022
Prestigious honor given to ISU history scholar who studied Bloomington-Normal’s ‘hidden truth’
Dr. Mark Wyman (Photo courtesy: McLean County Museum of History/HOI ABC) By Heart of Illinois ABC NORMAL – The Illinois State Historical Society has chosen Illinois State University Distinguishe...
Feb 11, 2022
McLean County man charged with harassing jurors in his domestic violence trial
The McLean County Jail reported Abdullah posted $15,000 cash bail and was released Wednesday evening. He was ordered to appear in court for his arraignment February 25. (WJBC file photo)By HOI ABCBLOO...
Feb 10, 2022
