Category Archives: Local News
Danvers man killed in a car accident in rural Tazewell County
The accident remains under investigation. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Blake HaasMACKINAW – A Danvers man was killed in a car accident in rural Tazewell County on Wednesday.Tazewell County Cor...
Feb 10, 2022
The Salvation Army’s Red Kettle Campaign beats goal; raises $563K
WJBC’s Scott Miller served as the Salvation Army’s Chair for the 2021 Christmas Campaign. (Photo courtesy: Neil Doyle/WJBC) By Blake HaasBLOOMINGTON – The Salvation Army’s Red ...
Feb 10, 2022
McLean County man charged with harassing jurors in his domestic violence trial
The McLean County Jail reported Abdullah posted $15,000 cash bail and was released Wednesday evening. He was ordered to appear in court for his arraignment February 25. (WJBC file photo)By HOI ABCBLOO...
Feb 10, 2022
Bill aiming to protect young sexual assault victims in court crafted by area lawmaker, local prosecutor
State’s Attorney Don Knapp. (Photo courtesy: Heart of Illinois ABC) By Heart of Illinois ABC BLOOMINGTON – A Central Illinois lawmaker and McLean County's chief prosecutor hope to protect ...
Feb 09, 2022
Lincoln man dies after accident at Sam’s Club in Normal
The accident remains under investigation. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Blake HaasNORMAL – A Lincoln man was killed early Wednesday morning in an accident at the Sam’s Club loading dock.A...
Feb 09, 2022
Congressman Davis: Lifting of the mask mandate is ‘way past time’
U.S. Rep. Rodney Davis. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Blake HaasBLOOMINGTON – As the state is set to lift the mask mandate at the end of the month, a central Illinois Congressman said the move ...
Feb 09, 2022
Two Bloomington men behind bars after a domestic dispute
Jahni Lyons, of Bloomington remains behind bars at the McLean County Jail. (Photo courtesy: BPD/Facebook) By Blake HaasBLOOMINGTON – Two Bloomington men remain behind bars at the McLean County J...
Feb 09, 2022
Lane reduction in Normal for water improvements
The lane reduction is expected to be completed by end of day on Friday. (WJBC file photo)By WJBC StaffNORMAL – Beginning Wednesday, at the intersection of College Avenue and Towanda Avenue there...
Feb 09, 2022
U.S. Transportation Secretary to visit Bloomington-Normal
U.S. Trasnporation Secretary Pete Buttigieg will visit the Bloomington-Normal metropolitan area on Saturday. (Facebook/Secretary Pete Buttigieg)By Neil DoyleBLOOMINGTON – U.S. Transportatio...
Feb 09, 2022
Three men behind bars after BPD surrounded a home in Bloomington
Bloomington Police say anyone with information is asked to call the department. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Heart of Illinois ABC BLOOMINGTON – Three men are in custody in Bloomington, but po...
Feb 08, 2022
