Category Archives: Local News
New manager of the Illinois State Fair
Rebecca Clark, who has been spokeswoman for two state agencies after a career in television news, succeeds the twice-retired Kevin Gordon. (Facebook/Illinois State Fair)By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD –...
Jan 04, 2022
Governor asking attorney general to investigate shady COVID-19 testing sites
Gov. JB Pritzker spoke Monday during a COVID-19 update. (WJBC file photo) By IIS RadioCHICAGO – Gov. JB Pritzker says he’s asking the Illinois Attorney General to investigate shady COVID-1...
Jan 04, 2022
Town council to decide on government’s role in keeping fit
Tuesday's town council meeting is scheduled to start at 7 p.m. (WJBC file photo) By HOI ABCNORMAL – Elected leaders in Normal will soon decide whether the local government should take a more act...
Jan 04, 2022
BPD: 14-year old facing weapon charges after shooting on Bloomington’s near east side
Bloomington Police Chief Simington says investigators have recovered five weapons already in 2022. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Blake HaasBLOOMINGTON – A 14-year old juvenile remains behind ba...
Jan 03, 2022
Illinois gas prices inch down over the week
The cheapest station in Illinois is priced at $2.79 while the most expensive is $4.49. (WJBC file photo)By Neil DoyleBLOOMINGTON – Illinois gas prices have fallen 2 cents per gallon in the past ...
Jan 03, 2022
Scott Miller Show Donut donates proceeds to local Boys&Girls Club
Scott Miller’s donut can be found on weekends at Denny’s Donuts and Bakery at 1107 South Main Street in Bloomington.By Jake FogalBLOOMINGTON- About 10 months ago, Denny’s Doughnuts a...
Dec 30, 2021
Bloomington Salvation Army falls $12K short of the red kettle campaign goal
With other sources, 87% of the Christmas goal was raised. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Heart of Illinois ABC BLOOMINGTON – Christmas Eve marked the final day of ringing bells and Red Kettles, ...
Dec 30, 2021
Michigan man pronounced dead in overnight I-55 crash
The deadly crash occurred late Tuesday night. (Photo/WjBC File)By Jake FogalBLOOMINGTON – The McLean County Coroners Office has announced Kalamazoo, Michigan resident, Rickey M. Washington Jr., ...
Dec 29, 2021
IL Secretary of State departments closing amid COVID-19 uptick statewide starting Jan. 3 for two weeks
Secretary of State Jesse White is encourages the public to visit ilsos.gov for online services. (Photo courtesy: Pixabay)By HOI ABCHeart of Illinois(ABC)-All Secretary of State departments a...
Dec 29, 2021
Overnight crash on I-55 leaves one dead in McLean County
The crash remains under investigation. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Blake HaasBLOOMINGTON – A person died in a car crash on Interstate 55 near milepost 154 in McLean County Tuesday evening.Acc...
Dec 29, 2021
