Category Archives: Local News
McLean County school administrator among finalists for District 87 superintendent
The new superintendent is scheduled to take over July 1. (WJBC file photo) By HOI ABCBLOOMINGTON – The District 87 School Board has picked the three finalists to become the next superintendent, ...
Nov 12, 2021
Suspect in Bloomington robbery try linked to Reggie Redbird assault on ISU Quad
Police said no one was hurt in the confrontation, and the state's attorney's office is considering whether to file a felony aggravated battery charge against Perez. (Photo courtesy: Heart of Illinois ...
Nov 11, 2021
Rivian stock hits record numbers in debut on the Nasdaq exchange
Rivian CEO RJ Scaringe (middle) opened Wall Street on Wednesday by ringing the opening bell from the Normal manufacturing plant. (Photo courtesy: RJ Scaringe/Twitter) By Blake HaasNORMAL – Share...
Nov 10, 2021
Local lawmaker eying run for Secretary of State
State Rep. Dan Brady (R-Bloomington). (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Dave Dahl SPRINGFIELD – With a handful of Democrats already declaring, there is finally a Republican apparently ready for a r...
Nov 10, 2021
Social group rallies for affordable housing in Bloomington-Normal
The group is calling for local government and community leaders to use federal stimulus funds to build more affordable housing. (Photo courtesy HOI ABC)By HOI ABCBLOOMINGTON – Members of the Sta...
Nov 10, 2021
Miller Park Zoo offering free admission on Veterans Day
Miller Park Zoo Superintendent Jay Tetzloff spoke with WJBC’s Scott Miller. (WJBC file photo) By Neil DoyleBLOOMINGTON – The Miller Park Zoo in Bloomington wants to say thank you to all th...
Nov 10, 2021
Bloomington City Manager details COVID-19 vaccines and testing for city employees
Bloomington City Manager Tim Gleason. (YouTube/City of Bloomington)By Blake HaasBLOOMINGTON – More and more government employees are receiving their COVID-19 vaccine in the city of Bloomington.A...
Nov 09, 2021
Bloomington City Council supports tax hikes to fund $22.8 million library addition, backs new police officers’ contract
Final action will be taken later this month when the council votes on the library's tax levy for next year. (Photo courtesy City of Bloomington)By HOI ABCBLOOMINGTON – The Bloomington Public Lib...
Nov 09, 2021
Local Dr. explains new antiviral COVID-19 pills
Dr. John Wieland with Carl BroMenn Hospital spoke with WJBC’s Scott Miller. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Blake HaasBLOOMINGTON – According to a recent study, a new antiviral COVID-19 pil...
Nov 08, 2021
A motorcycle crash in Tazewell County claims the life of an East Peoria man
According to Tazewell County Coroner Charles Hanley, toxicology results are still pending. (Photo courtesy: Flickr/File) By Blake HaasTAZEWELL COUNTY – The Tazewell County Coroner’s Office...
Nov 08, 2021
