Category Archives: Local News
DeBrazza monkey exhibit opens at Miller Park Zoo
The new exhibit, built between the Flamingos and the Carousel, houses a male and female DeBrazza monkey and a Red-flanked Duiker (small antelope). (WJBC file photo)By Blake HaasBLOOMINGTON – Tha...
Oct 01, 2021
Fall pumpkin harvest “surprisingly good” after wet summer
John Ackerman with Ackerman Family Farms spoke with WJBC’s Marc Strauss. (Photo courtesy: Ackerman Family Farms/Facebook) By Blake HaasMORTON – In the pumpkin capital of the world, the pum...
Sep 29, 2021
Mayor Koos on his test drive at Rivian
Normal Mayor Chris Koos touring the Rivian plant earlier this week. (Scott Miller/WJBC)By Neil DoyleNORMAL – Normal Mayor Chris Koos was one of several local leaders who got to test drive Rivian...
Sep 29, 2021
Several Bloomington flood victims threaten lawsuit if city does not pay up
Local attorney Will Mahrt told our news partner Heart of Illinois ABC he represents 10 homeowners in the Eastgate neighborhood, and in an area west of downtown near Miller Park. (Photo courtesy Sara P...
Sep 29, 2021
Frontier announces new nonstop service from Bloomington to Tampa
According to a news release, the flights will run twice a week on Monday and Friday starting Dec. 17. (WJBC file photo)By Neil DoyleBLOOMINGTON – Frontier Airlines on Tuesday announced new nonst...
Sep 28, 2021
WJBC gets a look inside Rivian and the R1T pickup truck
WJBC’s first look at the Rivian R1T pickup and a tour of the manufacturing plant in Normal. (Scott Miller/WJBC)By WJBC StaffNORMAL – As customer vehicles start to roll off the production l...
Sep 28, 2021
Illinois gas prices down six cents over the week
According to GasBuddy price reports, gas in Illinois is almost three cents lower than a month ago but still a dollar more expensive compared to this time last year. (WJBC file photo) By Neil DoyleBLOO...
Sep 27, 2021
Decades-old McLean County murder case to be featured on true crime series
Bart McNeil. (Photo courtesy Illinois Department of Corrections) By HOI ABCBLOOMINGTON – A decades-old McLean County murder case is now receiving national attention as it is set to premier on a ...
Sep 27, 2021
Jelani Day’s mother speaks out about the search process
Carmen Bolden Day shared shared what she endured during the search for her son. (Photo courtesy: HOI/ABC) By Heart of Illinois ABC BLOOMINGTON – After the LaSalle County coroner confirmed the bo...
Sep 25, 2021
Bloomington council to consider 2.5% pay raise for city manager
Bloomington City Manager Tim Gleason. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Heart of Illinois ABC BLOOMINGTON – Bloomington's city manager continues to get glowing reviews from elected leaders, who are...
Sep 25, 2021
