Category Archives: Local News
Small fire at Rivian plant in Normal
Normal Fire Department said there was minimal smoke and employees were allowed to return to the building after a short time. (Scott Miller/WJBC)By Neil DoyleNORMAL – A small fire broke out Tuesd...
Oct 27, 2021
Over 400 march in Peru for “Justice for Jelani”
Day was found in the Illinois River on Sept. 4. (Photo courtesy: Illinois State University/Facebook) By Blake HaasPERU – Over 400 people marched in the streets of Peru, Illinois, on Tuesday to s...
Oct 26, 2021
Scams on the rise; local IT company providing tips to prevent hackers from stealing information
Integrity Technology Solutions in Bloomington provides a variety of small and medium businesses. (Photo courtesy: Pixabay)By Blake HaasBLOOMINGTON – October is national cybersecurity month, and ...
Oct 26, 2021
Documents say four teen suspects planned, executed Mackinaw homicide
A fourth person, a juvenile female, is also charged with first-degree murder, according to Tazewell County Sheriff Jeff Lower. (Photo courtesy: Heart of Illinois ABC) By Heart of Illinois ABC MACKINAW...
Oct 26, 2021
Mayor breaks tie as council confirms Urban to fill Ward 6 Bloomington council seat
The council appointed De Urban to represent Ward 6, which covers downtown Bloomington and the city’s west side. (YouTube/City of Bloomington)By HOI ABCBLOOMINGTON – It took the mayor to br...
Oct 26, 2021
Tailgate N’ Tallboys announce two more headliners for Bloomington music festival
USA concerts announced on Monday country music singer Chase Rice would perform at the Interstate Center next year. (Photo courtesy: USA Concerts) By Blake HaasBLOOMINGTON – Tailgate N’ Tal...
Oct 25, 2021
LaSalle Coroner determines Jelani Day’s death; says no evidence of injuries
The case remains under investigation. (Photo courtesy: Illinois State University) By Blake HaasLASALLE COUNTY – The scenario surrounding Illinois State University graduate student Jelani Day rem...
Oct 25, 2021
Fourth person arrested in Mackinaw homicide; cause of death withheld
All four suspects will be arraigned on Tuesday, October 26, according to the sheriff. (Photo courtesy: Heart of Illinois ABC) By Heart of Illinois ABC TAZEWELL COUNTY – Sheriff Jeff Lower said a...
Oct 25, 2021
MCHD reports two additional COVID-related deaths; 95 new cases since Friday
McLean County Health officials reported the new cases on Monday. (Photo courtesy: Reditus/Facebook) By Blake HaasBLOOMINGTON – Two more McLean County residents have died from COVID-19 since Frid...
Oct 25, 2021
Severe weather hit parts of central and southern Illinois Sunday
Tornadoes were reported Sunday near Jacksonville and Chester. (Photo McLean County Emergency Management Agency/Facebook)By RFD RadioBLOOMINGTON – An active weather pattern hit parts of central a...
Oct 25, 2021
