Category Archives: Local News
Illinois gas prices hold steady over the week
According to GasBuddy price reports, the cheapest station in the state is priced at $3.87 a gallon while the most expensive is $5.49 a gallon. (WJBC file photo)By Neil DoyleBLOOMINGTON – Average...
Mar 14, 2022
Normal Police investigating armed robbery at local smoke shop
Authorities say no injuries were reported. (WJBC file photo)By HOI ABCNORMAL – Police say they are still investigating after an armed robbery took place at a local smoke shop late Saturday morni...
Mar 14, 2022
Bloomington shooting injures one person
Authorities say no arrests have been made and no suspect information is available. (Facebook/City of Bloomington – Police)By Neil DoyleBLOOMINGTON – A man was injured and taken to the hosp...
Mar 11, 2022
Peoria man pleads guilty to stealing guns from Bloomington store in 2021
Edwards-Melton faces up to 10-years in prison, a $250,000 fine, and a maximum of three-year terms of supervised release for each count. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Blake HaasBLOOMINGTON – A P...
Mar 10, 2022
McLean County Coroner ID’s victims of Tuesday night homicide
Anyone with information is asked to contact Detective Jeff Engle at 309-434-2371 or at JEngle@cityblm.org or contact Detective Tyrel Klein at 309-434-2366 or at Tklein@cityblm.org. (Photo courtesy: WJ...
Mar 10, 2022
Wall Street experiences ups and downs amid Russian invasion of Ukraine
Chris Ruedi, a Financial Advisor with Savant Wealth Management spoke with WJBC’s Todd Wineburner. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Blake HaasBLOOMINGTON – Just like the commodity market, equ...
Mar 10, 2022
Fight breaks out amongst students at Kingsley Junior High
No students were harmed in the event, as many were in first period when the quarrel occurred.(Photo carried from Google Maps)By Jake FogalBLOOMINGTON- A physical altercation between students at Kingsl...
Mar 10, 2022
Sharin Of The Green Parade this weekend in Uptown Normal
Any donations made to the Children’s Home and Aid on Saturday during the parade will go to families throughout Illinois. (Photo courtesy of Facebook event)By Jake FogalBLOOMINGTON-Walking the st...
Mar 10, 2022
Winter weather advisory Thursday afternoon for Bloomington-Normal
The latest road conditions can be found at gettingaroundillinois.com. (WJBC file photo) By Neil DoyleBLOOMINGTON – The National Weather Service has issued a winter weather advisory for portions ...
Mar 10, 2022
Unit 5 School Board makes cuts
It was a packed house for the Unit 5 school board meeting Wednesday night. (Facebook/Jenise Rebholz HOI News)By Neil Doyle and HOI ABCNORMAL – McLean County’s largest school district voted...
Mar 10, 2022
