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Tazewell County Coroner identifies victim of Christmas morning crash
Toxicology results are pending. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Blake HaasTAZEWELL COUNTY – The Tazewell County Coroner’s Office has identified the victim of a single-vehicle accident on Ch...
Dec 29, 2021
Dan Brady issues statement concerning Satanic display in Illinois State Capitol
A Satanic display at the Illinois Capitol in Springfield. (Photo Courtesy of Dave Dahl).By Jake FogalFollowing the holiday display of a Satanic Temple that is currently in place at the Illinois State ...
Dec 23, 2021
Holiday shopping on rise this season
Karr says people this season have had money in their pockets and have been ready and willing to spend it. (WJBC file photo)By Dave DahlPandemic or not, your friends and family are unlikely to go witho...
Dec 23, 2021
ISP reminds drivers about the state’s ‘Move Over’ law
So far this year, 22 state police squad cars have been hit by Scott's Law violators, injuring 13 troopers. (Facebook/Illinois State Police)By IIS RadioSPRINGFIELD – This is Scott's Law Day in Il...
Dec 23, 2021
A recap of Illinois weather in 2021
Temperatures in December have been eight to 14 degrees above normal and there's been severe weather this month including a tornado outbreak on Dec. 10. (Facebook/McLean County Emergency Management Age...
Dec 23, 2021
State Farm donates $10K to The Baby Fold
State Farm Enterprise Risk Management Vice President Andrea Doss presents a $10,000 check to Aimee Beam, Vice President of The Baby Fold. (Heather Paul/Brand Promotions Specialist at State Farm.)By Ja...
Dec 22, 2021
McLean County’s top health official issues warnings for the holidays, says “this is serious”
McLean County Health Department Administrator Jessica McKnight spoke with WJBC’s Neil Doyle. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Blake HaasBLOOMINGTON – As hospitals in McLean County is near ca...
Dec 22, 2021
Miller Park Zoo reopens Katthoefer Animal Building, four big cats have recovered from COVID-19
The Miller Park Zoo is located at 1020 S. Morris Ave. in Bloomington. (WJBC file photo)By Neil DoyleBLOOMINGTON – The Katthoefer Animal Building at the Miller Park Zoo will re-open Wednesday, De...
Dec 22, 2021
Congressman Davis is seeking reelection, not running for Gov.
U.S. Rep. Rodney Davis. (Photo courtesy: Rodney Davis) By RFD RadioSPRINGFIELD – Congressman Rodney Davis (R-Taylorville) is not running for Governor – instead, he will be up for re-electi...
Dec 22, 2021
Bloomington man accused of strangling and punching an eight-year-old family member
A bond hearing was held earlier this week. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Heart of Illinois ABC BLOOMINGTON – A man accused of strangling and punching an eight-year old family member in Blooming...
Dec 22, 2021
