Category Archives: Local News
Bill aiming to protect young sexual assault victims in court crafted by area lawmaker, local prosecutor
State’s Attorney Don Knapp. (Photo courtesy: Heart of Illinois ABC) By Heart of Illinois ABC BLOOMINGTON – A Central Illinois lawmaker and McLean County's chief prosecutor hope to protect ...
Feb 09, 2022
Lincoln man dies after accident at Sam’s Club in Normal
The accident remains under investigation. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Blake HaasNORMAL – A Lincoln man was killed early Wednesday morning in an accident at the Sam’s Club loading dock.A...
Feb 09, 2022
Congressman Davis: Lifting of the mask mandate is ‘way past time’
U.S. Rep. Rodney Davis. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Blake HaasBLOOMINGTON – As the state is set to lift the mask mandate at the end of the month, a central Illinois Congressman said the move ...
Feb 09, 2022
Two Bloomington men behind bars after a domestic dispute
Jahni Lyons, of Bloomington remains behind bars at the McLean County Jail. (Photo courtesy: BPD/Facebook) By Blake HaasBLOOMINGTON – Two Bloomington men remain behind bars at the McLean County J...
Feb 09, 2022
Lane reduction in Normal for water improvements
The lane reduction is expected to be completed by end of day on Friday. (WJBC file photo)By WJBC StaffNORMAL – Beginning Wednesday, at the intersection of College Avenue and Towanda Avenue there...
Feb 09, 2022
U.S. Transportation Secretary to visit Bloomington-Normal
U.S. Trasnporation Secretary Pete Buttigieg will visit the Bloomington-Normal metropolitan area on Saturday. (Facebook/Secretary Pete Buttigieg)By Neil DoyleBLOOMINGTON – U.S. Transportatio...
Feb 09, 2022
12 horses dead after barn fire outside Bloomington
The cause of the fire has not been determined. (Photo courtesy HOI ABC)By HOI ABCMCLEAN COUNTY – 12 horses are dead and another one is in veterinary care after a fire ripped through a barnyard S...
Feb 07, 2022
Organization abandons plans for $180,000 outdoor fitness court in Normal
In its letter to the town, the NFC said the "local narrative" makes it more difficult to raise money that would reduce the cost for taxpayers. (Photo courtesy: Heart of Illinois ABC) By Heart of Illin...
Feb 05, 2022
NFD: Sprinkler system put out a vehicle fire inside Rivian plant in Normal
A Normal Fire Department spokesperson said the vehicle caught fire on a car lift. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File photo) By Blake HaasNORMAL – A vehicle fire inside Rivian Automotive remains under in...
Feb 05, 2022
Family Relief Plan issued by Gov Pritzker aimed at initiating tax breaks
Other relief additions in the Governor’s proposal includes freezing the upcoming increase in the gas tax and providing a one time property tax rebate of up to 300 dollars. (Photo Courtesy of HOI...
Feb 04, 2022
