Category Archives: Local News
FBI lead task force offering a reward in ISU graduate student’s death
Anyone with information is encouraged to contact 1-800-CALL-FBI. (Photo courtesy: FBI Springfield/Twitter) By Blake HaasBLOOMINGTON – The task force, led by the FBI and local law enforcement, is...
Dec 13, 2021
Illinois gas prices inch down over the week
GasBuddy price reports show the cheapest station in Illinois is priced at $2.83 while the most expensive is $4.32. (WJBC file photo)By Neil DoyleBLOOMINGTON – Illinois gas prices have fallen six...
Dec 13, 2021
Fallen Heroes Tree of Honor displays three locations in Central IL
America’s Gold Star Families Peoria River Front Tree of Honor display. Photo Courtesy of Frances Maddox.By Jake FogalContinuing its holiday tradition, America’s Gold Star Families and Sgt....
Dec 11, 2021
Report: Georgia beats out Texas & Arizona in Rivian Automotive sweepstakes
Rivian Automotive in Normal, Ill.By Heart of Illinois ABCNORMAL-Rivian Automotive, making electric vehicles in Normal, has picked Georgia as the site of its second factory, according to a publish...
Dec 11, 2021
Prosecutors deny new trial plea by convicted killer
Bart McNeil. (Photo courtesy Illinois Department of Corrections)By Heart of Illinois ABCBLOOMINGTON – A Bloomington man serving a life sentence after being convicted of killing his daughter is h...
Dec 11, 2021
City of Bloomington deliberating for share of massive opioid settlement
Photo Courtesy of HOI ABC.By Heart of Illinois ABCBLOOMINGTON-Bloomington aldermen are expected to decide Monday night whether to become part of the nationwide settlement compensating taxpayers for co...
Dec 11, 2021
Saturday session scheduled to decide on $11.5 million Illinois State practice dome by university trustees
The Illinois State University governing board. (Neil Doyle/WJBC)By Jake FogalIllinois State’s governing board has planned a session for Saturday at 10:30 a.m. to discuss the athletic department&...
Dec 09, 2021
COVID-19 cases rising in McLean County
By Jake FogalBLOOMINGTON- One-hundred and sixteen McLean County residents have been marked withCOVID-19. Thirty-one of which have been admitted into local hospitals. McLean County hospitals are report...
Dec 09, 2021
Local school board approves 3-year deal with next superintendent
David Mouser (Photo courtesy District 87)By Heart of Illinois ABC BLOOMINGTON – District 87 has finalized a contract with the man they want to lead the Bloomington school district when long-time...
Dec 09, 2021
Congressman Davis touting a victory in National Defense spending bill vote
U.S. Rep. Rodney Davis. (Photo courtesy: Rodney Davis) By Blake HaasBLOOMINGTON – On the heels of the vote, a central Illinois Republican is touting a victory in the National Defense Authorizati...
Dec 08, 2021
