Category Archives: Local News
Aaron Rossi calls claims against him “Outrageous”
This proclamation comes as Rossi (right) faces federal tax fraud charges for 2015, 2016 and 2017. (Photo courtesy: Heart of Illinois ABC) By Heart of Illinois ABC TAZEWELL COUNTY – The now-remov...
Apr 18, 2022
Illinois gas prices see slight rise in latest report
Average Illinois gas prices rose 0.9 cents over the last week.(WJBC File Photo)By Jake FogalBLOOMINGTON – Gas prices are still high across Illinois as the average price rose 0.9 cents over the w...
Apr 18, 2022
Uptown Normal appears one step closer to $50+ million redevelopment
Eagle View Partners has submitted plans for Trail East and Trail West multi-story residential and business developments. (Photo courtesy Town of Normal)By HOI ABCNORMAL – The Town of Normal has ...
Apr 18, 2022
Bloomington man headed to federal prison on gun charges
The Bloomington Police Department and the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement Homeland Security Investigations worked together on the case. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Blake HaasBLOOMINGTON &#...
Apr 14, 2022 The man now heads to prison. (Photo courtesy: File)
Reditus Labs to be placed in receivership
Reditus Laboratories received more than $220 million in state contracts for handling COVID-19 PCR test results. (Photo courtesy: HOI/ABC) By Heart of Illinois ABC TAZEWELL COUNTY – A judge in Ta...
Apr 14, 2022
McLean County Museum of History to honor Abraham Lincoln in May
Nearing the 157th anniversary of the Lincoln assassination, “Looking for Lincoln” will be displayed near the site of the old Bloomington Train Depot of the Chicago and Alton Railroad. (Pho...
Apr 14, 2022
DNA analysis has been a game-changer in sex assault investigations
It's not foolproof, but Ted Cross, a professor of social work, says his research underscores the importance of having quality labs and top notch examiners. (WJBC file photo)By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD ...
Apr 14, 2022
Community feedback sought as Unit 5 weighs tax hike, other options to reduce deficits
Unit 5 Superintendent Kristen Weikle (left) and School Board President Amy Roser (right). (Vimeo) By HOI ABCNORMAL – McLean County's largest school district is planning a series of public engage...
Apr 14, 2022
Bloomington District 87 School Board member to leave her post
District 87 School Board member Tammy Houtzel. (Photo courtesy HOI ABC)By HOI ABCBLOOMINGTON – A District 87 School Board member is resigning her elected position because she's moving out of the...
Apr 14, 2022
New information about the deadly Amazon warehouse collapse last year in Edwardsville
The tornado four months ago brought down the warehouse in Edwardsville, killing six.By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – An engineer whose job with the government is to respond to such things has critical ...
Apr 13, 2022
