Category Archives: Local News
Illinois State app ‘Safe Redbirds’ a resource for campus
Safe Redbirds was developed by Emergency Management and its campus partners to promote and address safety of the campus community. (Illinois State University photo).By Jake FogalBLOOMINGTON- Illinois ...
Jan 26, 2022
New legislation reinstates the death penalty
Representative Blaine Wilhour of Effingham plans to file a bill in the house bringing back capital punishment for these crimes against law enforcement. (WJBC/Dave Dahl)By Jake FogalNew legislation rei...
Jan 26, 2022
McLean County Coroner identifies Monday night homicide victim
The incident remains under investigation by the Bloomington Police Department and coroner’s office. (Facebook/City of Bloomington – Police)By Neil DoyleBLOOMINGTON – The victim from ...
Jan 26, 2022
State Fire Marshal stresses ​heating equipment and carbon monoxide safety
Illinois fire departments responded to nearly 11,000 carbon monoxide leaks in 2020. (WJBC file photo)By IIS RadioSPRINGFIELD – As you’re trying to stay warm this winter, the Illinois State...
Jan 26, 2022
Bloomington-Normal to host IHSA Competitive Dance State Finals
According to the Bloomington-Normal Area Convention and Visitors Bureau, over the course of the two-day event, nearly 6,000 people are expected to travel to the area. (WJBC file photo)By Neil DoyleBLO...
Jan 26, 2022
BPD probing Monday night homicide
Anyone with information should contact Detective Paul Jones at 309-434-2548 or at pjones@cityblm.org or contact Detective Pedro Diaz at 309-434-2532 or at pdiaz@cityblm.org. (WJBC file photo)By Neil D...
Jan 25, 2022
HCC seeking nominations for Distinguished Alumni Award
Nominations are being accepted through March 18 at heartland.edu. (Photo courtesy Heartland Community College) By Neil DoyleNORMAL – Heartland Community College is accepting nominations for its ...
Jan 25, 2022
Two year anniversary of the first COVID-19 case in Illinois
Since the pandemic began, more than 2.8 million Illinoisans have tested positive for COVID-19 and over 30,000 have died. (Twitter/Reditus Labs) By IIS RadioSPRINGFIELD – Monday marks the two yea...
Jan 25, 2022
Proposed Bloomington city budget includes tens of millions in reserves, plus Rivian revenue boost
At Monday night's city council meeting, government staffers said they expect to present a $269.1 million spending plan, up 7% or $17.4 million from the current fiscal year. (WJBC file photo)By HOI ABC...
Jan 25, 2022
Bloomington man facing weapon charges after weekend shooting
Javares L. Hudson, 21, of Bloomington. (Photo courtesy: HOI/ABC) By Blake HaasBLOOMINGTON – A Bloomington man remains behind bars on multiple weapon charges as Police say he played a role in a s...
Jan 24, 2022
