Category Archives: Local News
Bloomington Polar Plunge at Miller Park Lake
The Bloomington Polar Plunge will happen Saturday, February 26 at Miller Park Lake. (Photo courtesy Buck Stevens)By Neil DoyleBLOOMINGTON – The 2022 Illinois Law Enforcement Torch Run Polar Plun...
Feb 14, 2022
FBI Springfield warning the public about finding love online
The FBI Springfield has a warning for those looking for love online. (Photo courtesy: Pixabay) By Blake HaasBLOOMINGTON – Amid candy, roses, and finding love, the FBI in Springfield warns the pu...
Feb 14, 2022
Gas prices continue to rise amid tension between Russia and Ukraine
Gas prices are up across the state. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Blake HaasBLOOMINGTON – Gas prices continue to rise across the state as the latest gas report shows prices at the pump are up 5...
Feb 14, 2022
20-year old killed by gunfire in early Saturday morning shooting in Bloomington
Anyone with information is encouraged to contact Bloomington Police. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Blake HaasBLOOMINGTON – A 20-year old man is dead after a shooting early Saturday morning in t...
Feb 12, 2022
Heyworth woman charged along with her husband in jury harassment case
Rosa Toledo, 32, turned herself in Thursday afternoon, said McLean County Sheriff Jon Sandage. Investigators had a warrant for her arrest. (Photo courtesy: McLean County Jail) By Heart of Illinois ABC...
Feb 11, 2022
Prestigious honor given to ISU history scholar who studied Bloomington-Normal’s ‘hidden truth’
Dr. Mark Wyman (Photo courtesy: McLean County Museum of History/HOI ABC) By Heart of Illinois ABC NORMAL – The Illinois State Historical Society has chosen Illinois State University Distinguishe...
Feb 11, 2022
Voice of Illinois State Redbirds Dick Luedke announces retirement
Dick Luedke started his career at WJBC in Bloomington in 1981, working as the companies Sports Director for 17 years. (Scott MIller/WJBC)By Jake FogalBLOOMINGTON-After 41 years in the broadcasting boo...
Feb 11, 2022
Boys & Girls Club of Bloomington-Normal to host COVID vaccine clinic
The vaccine clinic this Saturday runs from 10am-2pm at the Boys & Girls Club located at 1615 Illinois Street in Bloomington. (Facebook/Boys & Girls Club of Bloomington-Normal)By Neil DoyleBLOO...
Feb 11, 2022
‘Private’ meeting between Jelani Day’s family and police as legislation aims for quicker FBI involvement in similar cases
Day, who lived in Bloomington and attended ISU, was reported missing last August 24. His body was discovered in the Illinois River September 4, but the LaSalle County Coroner didn't identify the remai...
Feb 11, 2022
ICU beds full in McLean County as health officials report 137 new cases of COVID-19
The McLean County Health Department (MCHD) reported the new cases on Thursday. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Blake HaasBLOOMINGTON – ICU beds in McLean County are at capacity as local health of...
Feb 10, 2022
