Category Archives: Local News
Central Illinois gearing up for winter storm
National Weather Service meteorologist Alex Erwin said Wednesday the heaviest snow band should be between the Illinois River valley and Interstate 72. That means up to eighteen inches of snow for the ...
Feb 01, 2022
Corn Belt Energy warning of new phone scam
In a news release, Corn Belt Energy said they are not merging with Ameren. (Photo courtesy: Corn Belt Energy/Facebook) By Blake HaasBLOOMINGTON – One of the top electricity companies in central ...
Feb 01, 2022
Winter Storm Warning issued for Central Illinois
Travel is expected to be extremely hazardous, impacting morning and evening commutes. (File Photo/WJBC)By Jake FogalBLOOMINGTON-The National Weather Service in Lincoln has put a Winter Storm Warning i...
Jan 31, 2022
City of Bloomington announces lane closures near downtown
Beginning immediately, two eastbound lanes of East Street, and the westbound lane of Washington Street, will be closed to all traffic due to water work. (Photo courtesy: Flickr/File)By Jake FogalThe C...
Jan 31, 2022
Shots fired, burglary incidents keep Bloomington Police busy over weekend
Bloomington saw two incidents of shots fired on Saturday, January 29 – the first at around 7:10 p.m. in the 300 block of South Western Avenue, according to a release. By HOI ABCBLOOMINGTON (Hear...
Jan 31, 2022
Man in McLean County facing felony charges after allegedly crashing into an ISP squad car while intoxicated
A McLean County judge set Biddle’s bond at $3,000. (Photo courtesy: Illinois State Police/Facebook) By Blake HaasBLOOMINGTON – A 36-year old man is facing multiple felony charges in McLean...
Jan 31, 2022
Annual Night in a Car event is back on Feb. 4th
In 2021, 300 people participated in Night In A Car including individuals, families and church groups to see if they could brave the cold and survive in their cars for one night. (Facebook, Home Sweet ...
Jan 28, 2022
Republicans demanding more stern regulations on ethics
Some Republican senators are calling again for stricter rules on ethics for lawmakers. The continued absence of a legislative inspector general is just one of the complaints from State Sen. Jil Tracy ...
Jan 28, 2022
U of I professor: Republicans are crowding into a primary to determine who should take on Gov. Pritzker
University of Illinois Springfield political science professor Kent Redfield. (Photo courtesy University of Illinois System)By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – Once again in Illinois, a major candidate fo...
Jan 28, 2022
ISU athletics receives $3 million gift commitment for indoor practice facility
Illinois State University Athletics Director Kyle Brennan. (Scott Miller/WJBC)By Neil DoyleNORMAL – Illinois State University Athletics has received a $3 million gift commitment for the indoor p...
Jan 28, 2022
