Category Archives: Local News
Bloomington Police looking to enhance the experience of women on force; signs 30×30 pledge
The 30×30 initiative is affiliated with the Policing Project at NYU School of Law and the National Association of Women Law Enforcement Executives. (Photo courtesy: Flick/File) By Blake HaasBLOOM...
Nov 16, 2021
Illinois corn and soybean harvest wrapping up
Corn harvested for grain reached 95 percent, compared to the 5-year average of 92 percent. (WJBC file photo)By USDASPRINGFIELD – There were 4.6 days suitable for field work during the week endin...
Nov 16, 2021
Bloomington city leaders consider how to spend millions in federal COVID aid
The council has until the end of 2024 to decide what to do with the money, and dollars must be spent by the end of 2026. (YouTube/City of Bloomington)By HOI ABCBLOOMINGTON – The Bloomington City...
Nov 16, 2021
Rivian expansion on the move in Normal
The expansion will add more trees, lights and signs directing people to the various segments of the property. (Scott Miller/WJBC)By HOI ABCNORMAL – Rivian's expansion is moving along in Normal a...
Nov 16, 2021
MCHD reports 184 new cases of COVID-19 as hospitals near capacity in McLean County
The McLean County Health Department reported the new cases on Monday. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Blake HaasBLOOMINGTON – The McLean County Health Department report 184 new cases of COVID-19 ...
Nov 15, 2021
Regional Superintendent ‘optimistic’ Gov. Pritzker will relax mask mandates in classrooms
Regional Office of Education superintendent Mark Jontry spoke with WJBC’s Todd Wineburner. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Blake HaasBLOOMINGTON – The leader of multiple school districts ac...
Nov 15, 2021
Illinois gas prices down 5 cents over the week
Gas prices in Illinois are six cents higher than a month ago and over a dollar more expensive compared to a year ago. (WJBC file photo)By Neil DoyleBLOOMINGTON – Gas prices across Illinois have ...
Nov 15, 2021
Holiday show at the 3rd Sunday Market this weekend
The 3rd Sunday Market is this Sunday from 8am-4pm at the Interstate Center in Bloomington. (Facebook/3rd Sunday Market)By Neil DoyleBLOOMINGTON – Plenty of collectibles and craft vendors will be...
Nov 12, 2021
2021 Trouble in Toyland report
A common thread through this year's report is that toys sold online – or second-hand – are sometimes not subject to the same regulations as their more credible – albeit expensive ...
Nov 12, 2021
UIS ceremony honors those who served
Gen. Alicia Tate-Nadeau (Ret.), the director of the Illinois Emergency Management Agency, was the keynote speaker. (Dave Dahl/WJBC)By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – University of Illinois Springfield pu...
Nov 12, 2021
