Category Archives: Local News
Radio Bloomington exclusive: American Idol’s Leah Marlene revisits her roots
Production crews from American Idol filmed Normal native Leah Marlene during an interview with Radio Bloomington on Tuesday. (Photo courtesy: Blake Haas/WJBC) By Blake HaasBLOOMINGTON – It’...
May 17, 2022
Uptown Normal preps for hometown parade and concert for American Idol finalist
Primary entry for the concert will take place at the intersection of North Street and Uptown Circle. Attendees will be required to pass through security checks. (Facebook/Leah Marlene)By Jake FogalBLO...
May 17, 2022
Train hits semi on Bloomington’s west side
Public Information Officer Brandt Parsley says it happened around 2:20 p.m. Monday near the intersection of Market Street and White Oak. (WJBC file photo)By HOI ABCBLOOMINGTON – Bloomington Poli...
May 17, 2022
Illinois farmers were able to do some catching up last week
Corn planted reached 55 percent, compared to the 5-year average of 70 percent. (WJBC file photo)By USDASPRINGFIELD – There were 5.4 days suitable for field work during the week ending May 15, 20...
May 17, 2022
State Treasurer celebrating one million claims from I-Cash program
Illinois Treasurer Michael Frerichs. (WJBC File Photo)By Dave Dahl SPRINGFIELD – In not quite eight years, the state treasurer's office has completed one million claims from its Unclaimed Proper...
May 16, 2022
Prices at the pump remain unchanged in past week
According to GasBuddy, prices in Illinois are 47 cents higher than a month ago and $1.63 higher than a year ago. (WJBC File Photo)By Jake FogalBLOOMINGTON – Gas prices remain high across Illinoi...
May 16, 2022
Tractor hits power line, catches fire in El Paso
El Paso Fire Chief Neil Gauger says it happened in the 2700 block of County Road East, near 1100 North. (Photo courtesy El Paso Fire Protection District)By HOI ABCEL PASO – Firefighters say a tr...
May 16, 2022
Normal native Leah Marlene advances to Top 3 on ‘American Idol’
Leah Marlene is moving on to the grand finale of ‘American Idol’ Sunday, May 22 at 7 p.m. on Heart of Illinois ABC. (Facebook/Leah Marlene)By Neil Doyle and HOI ABCNORMAL – Normal na...
May 16, 2022
County Board delays vote on proposed solar farm in southwest Bloomington
McLean County Board member Jim Rogal, a Democrat, asked for the delay until the June 16 meeting. (WJBC file photo)By HOI ABCBLOOMINGTON – Elected leaders who have the final say whether a solar f...
May 13, 2022
25 years in prison for man convicted in Livingston County child molestation, pornography case
Jeremy Coates sentenced to 25 years in prison. (Livingston County State’s Attorney’s Office)By HOI ABCLIVINGSTON COUNTY – A man has been sentenced to 25 years in prison for predatory...
May 13, 2022
