Category Archives: Local News
Frontier announces new nonstop service from Bloomington to Tampa
According to a news release, the flights will run twice a week on Monday and Friday starting Dec. 17. (WJBC file photo)By Neil DoyleBLOOMINGTON – Frontier Airlines on Tuesday announced new nonst...
Sep 28, 2021
WJBC gets a look inside Rivian and the R1T pickup truck
WJBC’s first look at the Rivian R1T pickup and a tour of the manufacturing plant in Normal. (Scott Miller/WJBC)By WJBC StaffNORMAL – As customer vehicles start to roll off the production l...
Sep 28, 2021
Illinois’ harvest continues
Corn harvested for grain reached 21 percent, compared to the 5-year average of 18 percent. (WJBC file photo)By USDASPRINGFIELD – There were 5.5 days suitable for field work during the week endin...
Sep 28, 2021
ISU police issue campus crime advisory for shots fired incident
Anyone with information is asked to contact Normal Police at (309) 454-9535. (WJBC file photo) By Neil DoyleNORMAL – Normal Police are probing a shots fired incident that happened Monday night a...
Sep 28, 2021
Council rejects immediate direct aid to Bloomington flood victims, asks residents to seek state, federal help first
The initial push for direct payments came from Council member Mollie Ward, who represents areas of the west side that sustained some of the worst damage from the June floods. (Photo courtesy Sara Palc...
Sep 28, 2021
Woman wounded by gunfire on Bloomington’s east side
The woman was taken to a local hospital. Her condition is not known, and police said there have been no arrests. (WJBC file photo) By HOI ABCBLOOMINGTON – Bloomington Police say a woman was woun...
Sep 28, 2021
Local Dr. explains booster vaccine; President and Sen. Dick Durbin first to roll up sleeves
Dr. John Wieland, Medical Director of Acute Care Services at Carle BroMenn Medical Center. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File)By Blake HaasBLOOMINGTON – Many Americans rolled up their sleeves for the th...
Sep 27, 2021
Peoria man dies from Normal Shooting; NPD asking for help in solving homicide
Anyone with information is encouraged to contact Normal Police. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Blake HaasNORMAL – A Peoria man shot multiple times on Sept. 19 in the area of 19 Traders Circle ha...
Sep 27, 2021
Illinois gas prices down six cents over the week
According to GasBuddy price reports, gas in Illinois is almost three cents lower than a month ago but still a dollar more expensive compared to this time last year. (WJBC file photo) By Neil DoyleBLOO...
Sep 27, 2021
Decades-old McLean County murder case to be featured on true crime series
Bart McNeil. (Photo courtesy Illinois Department of Corrections) By HOI ABCBLOOMINGTON – A decades-old McLean County murder case is now receiving national attention as it is set to premier on a ...
Sep 27, 2021
