Category Archives: Local News
Local YMCA names Patrick Mainieri Chief Operating Officer
Patrick Mainieri will join the Bloomington-Normal YMCA as the first Chief Operating Officer in the organization's history. (WJBC file photo)By Neil DoyleBLOOMINGTON – The Bloomington-Normal YMCA...
Dec 01, 2021
Halfway through Illinois’ firearm deer season
The firearm season continues for a four-day weekend, Dec. 2-5. (Facebook/Illinois Department of Natural Resources Conservation Police)By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – Halfway through Illinois' firearm ...
Dec 01, 2021
Some Miller Park Zoo animals show signs of COVID-19
A Sumatran tiger and four snow leopards are showing signs of COVID-19. (Photo courtesy Miller Park Zoo)By Neil DoyleBLOOMINGTON – Four snow leopards and a Sumatran Tiger at the Miller Park Zoo a...
Dec 01, 2021
2021’s final weekly crop progress report
Winter wheat planted reached 98 percent, compared to the 5-year average of 100 percent. Winter wheat emerged reached 92 percent, compared to the 5-year average of 95 percent. (WJBC File Photo)By USDAS...
Nov 30, 2021
IDPH director on the omicron variant
Illinois Department of Public Health Director Dr. Ngozi Ezike. (Twitter/BlueRoomStream)By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – Like everyone else in the medical community, Dr. Ngozi Ezike is learning all she ...
Nov 30, 2021
New 861 area code coming to 309 region, assigned to new numbers 2022-2023
The number of assignable numbers with a 309 area code is expected to deplete during the 4th quarter of 2023, according to an ICC release. (WJBC file photo)By HOI ABCBLOOMINGTON – A new area code...
Nov 30, 2021
Bloomington High School student to face charges in adult court for bringing loaded gun to school
District 87 administrators said in a statement that the gun was found during a search of the student's possessions, and there was no threat of violence. (Photo courtesy HOI ABC) By HOI ABCBLOOMINGTON ...
Nov 30, 2021
McLean County man charged with 50 child pornography counts
McKee must come up with $100,000 cash to be released from jail. The judge set December 10 for McKee's arraignment. (Photo courtesy IDOT/Facebook) By HOI ABCBLOOMINGTON – A 71-year old Chenoa man...
Nov 30, 2021
McLean County COVID-19 positivity on the rise; officials, report 383 new cases since Wednesday
McLean County health officials reported the new cases on Monday. (Photo courtesy: Reditus/Facebook) By Blake HaasBLOOMINGTON – The McLean County health department reports 383 new cases of COVID-...
Nov 29, 2021
Illinois gas prices inch up over the past week
According to GasBuddy price reports, the cheapest station in the state is priced at $3.06 while the most expensive is $4.39. (WJBC file photo)By Neil DoyleBLOOMINGTON – Gas prices in the state a...
Nov 29, 2021
