Category Archives: Local News
ISP further reduces FOID card backlog
ISP Trooper Jason Wilson says the FOID card backlog in November of last year reached nearly 139,000, but has now been whittled down to 7,800. (Facebook/Illinois State Police)By IIS RadioSPRINGFIELD &#...
Dec 06, 2021
Illinois gas prices inch down over the week
According to GasBuddy price reports, the cheapest station in Illinois is priced at $2.79 while the most expensive is $4.52. (WJBC file photo)By Neil DoyleBLOOMINGTON – Gas prices in Illinois are...
Dec 06, 2021
Illinois’ community colleges trying to help students’ mental health
ICCB's executive director, Brian Durham, cheered the progress, calling it a release of pent-up demand. (WJBC file photo)By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – It’s the right time for higher education t...
Dec 06, 2021
“Now Hiring” signs are still all around
Illinois Manufacturers' Association president and CEO Mark Denzler. (WJBC file photo) By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – Here's a twist on the "labor shortage" story.A recent report showed a sixteen perc...
Dec 06, 2021
Illinois attorney general on retail theft
Items recovered include clothing, furniture, and beauty supplies. (Twitter/IL Attorney General)By Dave DahlCHICAGO – In announcing the seizure of millions of dollars' worth of stolen goods ̵...
Dec 06, 2021
U of I Flash index remains above the break-even mark
A monthly reading of the state's activity, the Flash index, is up a tick from 105.4 to 105.5 as of the first of December. (Graphic U of I Flash Index)By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – Illinois' economic...
Dec 06, 2021
Man facing charges in McLean County after allegedly caught with handgun and ammunition at CIRA airport screening
Police arrested Dean at CIRA airport on Friday. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Blake HaasBLOOMINGTON – A man remains behind bars in McLean County after TSA agents allege he attempted to bring a ...
Dec 04, 2021
Bloomington Police investigating Thursday night shooting
Anyone with information is encouraged to contact Bloomington Police. (Photo courtesy: Flickr) By Blake HaasBLOOMINGTON – Bloomington police are asking for the public’s help in solving a &#...
Dec 04, 2021
Co-workers hopeful for Bloomington woman’s recovery from SUV-pedestrian crash
The county clerk said Ayers is a long-time election judge, works part time in the clerk's office, and is retired from State Farm. (WJBC file photo) By HOI ABCBLOOMINGTON – A local woman hit by a...
Dec 04, 2021
U of I Extension with some tips for picking out your Christmas tree
One thing people often forget to do is measure the space where they want to put the tree, and it ends up being too big says University of Illinois Extension Horticulture Educator Richard Hentschel. (W...
Dec 03, 2021
