Category Archives: Local News
ISP reminds drivers about the state’s ‘Move Over’ law
So far this year, 22 state police squad cars have been hit by Scott's Law violators, injuring 13 troopers. (Facebook/Illinois State Police)By IIS RadioSPRINGFIELD – This is Scott's Law Day in Il...
Dec 23, 2021
A recap of Illinois weather in 2021
Temperatures in December have been eight to 14 degrees above normal and there's been severe weather this month including a tornado outbreak on Dec. 10. (Facebook/McLean County Emergency Management Age...
Dec 23, 2021
State Farm donates $10K to The Baby Fold
State Farm Enterprise Risk Management Vice President Andrea Doss presents a $10,000 check to Aimee Beam, Vice President of The Baby Fold. (Heather Paul/Brand Promotions Specialist at State Farm.)By Ja...
Dec 22, 2021
McLean County’s top health official issues warnings for the holidays, says “this is serious”
McLean County Health Department Administrator Jessica McKnight spoke with WJBC’s Neil Doyle. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Blake HaasBLOOMINGTON – As hospitals in McLean County is near ca...
Dec 22, 2021
Miller Park Zoo reopens Katthoefer Animal Building, four big cats have recovered from COVID-19
The Miller Park Zoo is located at 1020 S. Morris Ave. in Bloomington. (WJBC file photo)By Neil DoyleBLOOMINGTON – The Katthoefer Animal Building at the Miller Park Zoo will re-open Wednesday, De...
Dec 22, 2021
Congressman Davis is seeking reelection, not running for Gov.
U.S. Rep. Rodney Davis. (Photo courtesy: Rodney Davis) By RFD RadioSPRINGFIELD – Congressman Rodney Davis (R-Taylorville) is not running for Governor – instead, he will be up for re-electi...
Dec 22, 2021
Bloomington man accused of strangling and punching an eight-year-old family member
A bond hearing was held earlier this week. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Heart of Illinois ABC BLOOMINGTON – A man accused of strangling and punching an eight-year old family member in Blooming...
Dec 22, 2021
Livingston County man sentenced to 135 years in prison for sexually molesting a child
Cory Melvin, 35, was sentenced to prison on Tuesday. (Photo courtesy: HOI/ABC) By Heart of Illinois ABC LIVINGSTON COUNTY – A Livingston County man has been sentenced to 135 years behind bars fo...
Dec 22, 2021
Sonic Boom identified as loud boom heard across Central IL Tuesday
(Facebook/Photo Courtesy of Associated Press)By Jake FogalAt approximately 11:20 a-m, area residents heard a large noise, accompanied by mild shaking in some areas. Illinois Emergency Management Agenc...
Dec 21, 2021
Illinois State halts in-person learning for first two weeks of Spring Semester
Illinois State’s first two weeks of Spring Semester will be transitioned into online learning. (Facebook/Illinois State University.)By Jake FogalNORMAL- Wednesday Evening, Illinois State Preside...
Dec 21, 2021
