Category Archives: Local News
Central Illinois falls under Heat Advisory until Wednesday
Temperatures are expected to be in the upper 90s through the first three days of the week across Central Illinois. (Photo Courtesy of Pixabay)By Jake FogalBLOOMINGTON – Highs in the upper 90s an...
Jun 13, 2022
Italian chocolate maker Ferrero announces a major expansion at the Bloomington plant
Ferroro will expand on its existing plant located on Beich Road. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Blake HaasBLOOMINGTON – For the second time this year, Italian chocolate maker Ferrero plans anoth...
Jun 13, 2022
Illinois gas prices up 18 cents over the week
According to GasBuddy price reports, prices in the state are 79 cents higher than a month ago and $2.35 higher than a year ago. (WJBC file photo)By Neil DoyleBLOOMINGTON – Illinois gas prices co...
Jun 13, 2022
Republican candidate for governor makes stop in Bloomington
Aurora Mayor Richard Irvin. (Dave Dahl/WJBC)By Dave DahlBLOOMINGTON – The reported reboot of the Richard Irvin campaign looks a lot like how it started.The Aurora mayor and Republican gubernator...
Jun 13, 2022
ISU basketball legend visits local therapy clinic
Doug Collins (right) and Marcfirst CEO Brian Wipperman spoke with members of the media Sunday afternoon. (Photo courtesy HOI ABC)By HOI ABCNORMAL – An Illinois State University basketball legend...
Jun 13, 2022
Sec. of State reminding the public DMV’s are by appointment only
The Bloomington DMV at 1510 W. Market St. is open Tuesday – Thursday from 8 a.m. – 5 p.m and on Saturdays from 7:30 a.m. – noon. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Blake HaasBLOOMINGTON ...
Jun 10, 2022
Volunteers needed for Special Olympics Illinois next weekend
The event will start on Friday, June 17, and will run through the weekend culminating on Sunday. (Special Olympics Illinois)By Jake FogalBLOOMINGTON – Thousands of Special Olympics athletes from...
Jun 10, 2022
Global candymaker Ferrero North America set to announce another Bloomington expansion
Ground was broken last October on a $75 million chocolate processing plant on Beich Road in Bloomington, with expectations the company will hire 50 more workers. (Photo courtesy HOI ABC)By HOI ABCBLOO...
Jun 10, 2022
Illinois State University on pace to hit record numbers; over $30M raised this year
According to Vickerman, fundraising efforts are helping the college pursue new majors like the College of Engineering. (Photo courtesy: Illinois State University/Facebook) By Blake HaasNORMAL – ...
Jun 09, 2022
Red Cross needs blood: “It’s been a real challenge throughout the pandemic”
Lyn Hruska, Executive Director of the Central Illinois chapter spoke with WJBC’s Scott Miller. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Blake HaasBLOOMINGTON – Amidst the pandemic, the Red Cross is ...
Jun 09, 2022
