Category Archives: Local News
Bloomington Dr. facing 40-years behind bars in federal prison
Jail records indicate Sabbun was released on bond, and his next court appearance is set for Dec. 15, 2021. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Blake HaasPEORIA – A Bloomington doctor faces 40-years b...
Oct 29, 2021
Bloomington senior receives $200,000 Navy ROTC scholarship
The Navy’s ROTC scholarship is only awarded to five students in the Midwest area, and Burns was the only student from Illinois to receive it. (Twitter/Bloomington Raider Football)By HOI ABCBLOOM...
Oct 29, 2021
Rivian plans largest expansion so far at plant in Normal
Rivian filed plans with Normal's town government requesting approval of an amended site plan for a 623,000 square foot addition, which would be built along the western side of the local plant. (Photo ...
Oct 29, 2021
IMA looking to help fill open manufacturing jobs across the state
There is currently 800,000 manufacturing jobs open across the country. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Blake HaasBLOOMINGTON – The Illinois Manufacturers Association (IMA) is looking to fill manu...
Oct 28, 2021
Real Men Wear Pink raising funds for breast cancer in Central Illinois
Money raised will go towards cancer research. (Photo courtesy: Cancer Center at Illinois/Facebook) By Blake HaasBLOOMINGTON – Throughout October, men around the country are raising money to help...
Oct 28, 2021
McLean County officials report 23 new COVID-19 cases; rolling positivity down to 1.9%
The first COVID-19 vaccines have been given to frontline workers at OSF Saint Francis Medical Center in Peoria on December 15, 2020. (Photo courtesy: Illinois Department of Public Health/Twitter) By B...
Oct 28, 2021
District 87 schools aim to keep tax rate flat on projected land value gains
The school board scheduled a December 8 public hearing on the proposed tax levy, and plan to take final action on the levy at that meeting. (WJBC file photo) By HOI ABCBLOOMINGTON – District 87 ...
Oct 28, 2021
Coroner identifies body found in Lake Bloomington
Authorities were called Tuesday around 3:30 p.m. after a fisherman located the body in the water. (WJBC file photo)By Neil DoyleHUDSON – McLean County Coroner Kathy Yoder has identified a body t...
Oct 27, 2021
Brady continues to weigh options for statewide office
State Rep. Dan Brady (R-Bloomington) has served in the general assembly since 2001, and is the second highest-ranking Republican in the House where he is Deputy House Republican Leader. (Neil Doyle/WJ...
Oct 27, 2021
This week’s crop report is more like a wet weather report
Soybeans harvested reached 68 percent, compared to the 5-year average of 77 percent. (Facebook/Illinois Soybean Association)(USDA) – There were 4.7 days suitable for field work during the week e...
Oct 27, 2021
