Category Archives: Local News
MCHD reports two additional COVID-related deaths; 95 new cases since Friday
McLean County Health officials reported the new cases on Monday. (Photo courtesy: Reditus/Facebook) By Blake HaasBLOOMINGTON – Two more McLean County residents have died from COVID-19 since Frid...
Oct 25, 2021
Severe weather hit parts of central and southern Illinois Sunday
Tornadoes were reported Sunday near Jacksonville and Chester. (Photo McLean County Emergency Management Agency/Facebook)By RFD RadioBLOOMINGTON – An active weather pattern hit parts of central a...
Oct 25, 2021
Illinois gas prices continue to rise
GasBuddy price reports show the cheapest station in Illinois is priced at $3.09 while the most expensive is $3.99. (WJBC file photo) By Neil DoyleBLOOMINGTON – Gas prices in the state continue t...
Oct 25, 2021
Mayor nominates Downtown Bloomington business owner to fill Carrillo’s Ward 6 seat
The council has until the end of this month to name Carrillo's replacement. (WJBC file photo) By HOI ABCBLOOMINGTON – Bloomington Mayor Mboka Mwilambwe said Friday he's nominating a downtown bus...
Oct 25, 2021
Former Pekin piano teacher found guilty of child porn and sexual assault
Aaron Parlier, center, a former Bloomington piano teacher charged with 38 sex crimes, arrives for his bench trial in McLean County Court, Monday, Oct. 18, 2021. (Photo courtesy: Pool)By Blake Haas and...
Oct 22, 2021
HCC recognized during Manufacturing Month in Illinois
Gov. Pritzker and Illinois Department of Commerce & Economic Opportunity Acting Director Sylvia Garcia presented the proclamation to Heartland President Keith Cornille. (Twitter/Illinois Departmen...
Oct 22, 2021
Your natural gas bill might be going up by 35 percent this winter
Citizens Utility Board executive director David Kolata. (Facebook/Citizens Utility Board)By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – As the mercury goes down, the costs go up.Citizens Utility Board executive dire...
Oct 22, 2021
Republicans calling on Gov. Pritzker to end executive orders to run COVID-19 mitigations
State Rep. Avery Bourne (R-Morrisonville). (Photo courtesy: Dave Dahl/WJBC) By Dave Dahl SPRINGFIELD – Republicans are again calling on Gov. JB Pritzker to quit using executive orders to run the...
Oct 20, 2021
Congressman Davis announces The Baby Fold as an “Angels in Adoption” honoree
U.S. Rep (R-Taylorville) Rodney Davis made the announcement on Wednesday. (Wikimedia)By Blake HaasNORMAL – A Normal based non-profit is the recipient of the 2021 “Angels in Adoption.”...
Oct 20, 2021
Illinois launching new school safety initiative
The new initiative is available to students 24/7. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By WJBC StaffSPRINGFIELD – The state is launching a new school safety initiative called “safe-two-help Illinoi...
Oct 20, 2021
