Category Archives: Local News
A motorcycle crash in Tazewell County claims the life of an East Peoria man
According to Tazewell County Coroner Charles Hanley, toxicology results are still pending. (Photo courtesy: Flickr/File) By Blake HaasTAZEWELL COUNTY – The Tazewell County Coroner’s Office...
Nov 08, 2021
Peoria Heights man behind bars in McLean County on attempted robbery charges
No bond information is available. (Photo courtesy: Flickr/File) By Blake HaasBLOOMINGTON – A Peoria heights man is behind bars in McLean County after local police say he allegedly attempted to r...
Nov 08, 2021
Normal West FFA goes back-to-back as National Livestock Judging Champions
Paige Lemenager, Preston Rhode and Lauren Mohr. (Facebook/Earlybird)By RFD RadioNORMAL – It’s been quite the run for the Normal West FFA Livestock Judging Team.They’ve gone back-to-b...
Nov 08, 2021
Illinois gas prices continue to inch up
GasBuddy price reports show the cheapest station in Illinois is priced at $3.14 while the most expensive is $3.99. (WJBC file photo)By Neil DoyleBLOOMINGTON – Illinois gas prices have risen almo...
Nov 08, 2021
Proposed union contract gives Bloomington cops 2.5% annual pay hikes
The city council will vote Monday night on a tentative deal costing Bloomington taxpayers almost $1.4 million dollars during the three years. (WJBC file photo) By HOI ABCBLOOMINGTON – Unionized ...
Nov 08, 2021
Key council vote Monday on $22.8 million Bloomington library addition
The city council Monday night is being asked to approve a joint resolution with the library board on funding. Final action is expected November 22 when aldermen vote on the tax levy, which covers the ...
Nov 08, 2021
Unit 5 working on vaccination clinics for children ages 5 through 11
The Illinois Department of Public Health is encouraging parents with questions about the vaccine to contact their pediatrician or family doctor. (WJBC file photo)By Neil DoyleNORMAL – McLean Cou...
Nov 04, 2021
Illinois’ economy took a small step back during October
The Flash index is a weighted average of consumer spending, corporate earnings, and personal income. The higher above 100, the greater the growth. (Photo courtesy University of Illinois)By Dave DahlSP...
Nov 04, 2021
Six Unit 5 employees suing district over COVID-19 vaccine mandate
They are challenging the executive order issued by Governor JB Pritzker back in early September, which required all school staff to get the COVID-19 vaccine or submit to weekly testing. (WJBC file pho...
Nov 04, 2021
Rivian sees share price up to $62 for imminent IPO
Amazon and Ford are among Rivian's biggest investors as the company started producing pickup trucks at its plant in Normal. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Heart of Illinois ABC NORMAL – It will ...
Nov 03, 2021
