Category Archives: Local News
Shots fired, burglary incidents keep Bloomington Police busy over weekend
Bloomington saw two incidents of shots fired on Saturday, January 29 – the first at around 7:10 p.m. in the 300 block of South Western Avenue, according to a release. By HOI ABCBLOOMINGTON (Hear...
Jan 31, 2022
Man in McLean County facing felony charges after allegedly crashing into an ISP squad car while intoxicated
A McLean County judge set Biddle’s bond at $3,000. (Photo courtesy: Illinois State Police/Facebook) By Blake HaasBLOOMINGTON – A 36-year old man is facing multiple felony charges in McLean...
Jan 31, 2022
Illinois State app ‘Safe Redbirds’ a resource for campus
Safe Redbirds was developed by Emergency Management and its campus partners to promote and address safety of the campus community. (Illinois State University photo).By Jake FogalBLOOMINGTON- Illinois ...
Jan 26, 2022
New legislation reinstates the death penalty
Representative Blaine Wilhour of Effingham plans to file a bill in the house bringing back capital punishment for these crimes against law enforcement. (WJBC/Dave Dahl)By Jake FogalNew legislation rei...
Jan 26, 2022
McLean County Coroner identifies Monday night homicide victim
The incident remains under investigation by the Bloomington Police Department and coroner’s office. (Facebook/City of Bloomington – Police)By Neil DoyleBLOOMINGTON – The victim from ...
Jan 26, 2022
State Fire Marshal stresses ​heating equipment and carbon monoxide safety
Illinois fire departments responded to nearly 11,000 carbon monoxide leaks in 2020. (WJBC file photo)By IIS RadioSPRINGFIELD – As you’re trying to stay warm this winter, the Illinois State...
Jan 26, 2022
Bloomington-Normal to host IHSA Competitive Dance State Finals
According to the Bloomington-Normal Area Convention and Visitors Bureau, over the course of the two-day event, nearly 6,000 people are expected to travel to the area. (WJBC file photo)By Neil DoyleBLO...
Jan 26, 2022
BPD probing Monday night homicide
Anyone with information should contact Detective Paul Jones at 309-434-2548 or at pjones@cityblm.org or contact Detective Pedro Diaz at 309-434-2532 or at pdiaz@cityblm.org. (WJBC file photo)By Neil D...
Jan 25, 2022
HCC seeking nominations for Distinguished Alumni Award
Nominations are being accepted through March 18 at heartland.edu. (Photo courtesy Heartland Community College) By Neil DoyleNORMAL – Heartland Community College is accepting nominations for its ...
Jan 25, 2022
Two year anniversary of the first COVID-19 case in Illinois
Since the pandemic began, more than 2.8 million Illinoisans have tested positive for COVID-19 and over 30,000 have died. (Twitter/Reditus Labs) By IIS RadioSPRINGFIELD – Monday marks the two yea...
Jan 25, 2022
