Category Archives: Local News
House fire in Normal kills two dogs
Fire investigators are trying to determine the cause of the blaze. (Photo courtesy Normal Fire Department) By Neil DoyleNORMAL – A fire in the Ironwood subdivision in Normal claimed the liv...
Jun 01, 2021
Governor: State is on track to move to Phase 5 next week
Gov. JB Pritzker held a news conference Tuesday to discuss the end of the spring legislative session. (Facebook/Gov. JB Pritzker) By WJBC StaffSPRINGFIELD – Illinois is ready to enter Phase...
Jun 01, 2021
McLean County reports two additional COVID-related deaths, hospitalizations drop to single digits
The number of McLean County residents hospitalized due to COVID fell from 20 to three. (Graphic courtesy McLean County Health Department) By Neil DoyleBLOOMINGTON – McLean County added two ...
Jun 01, 2021
Congressman LaHood explains why he voted “no” against Jan. 6th commission
Congressman Darin LaHood (R-Dunlap) spoke with WJBC’s Scott Miller. (Photo courtesy: Dave Dahl/WJBC)By Blake HaasBLOOMINGTON – A Central Illinois Congressman is setting the record straight...
Jun 01, 2021
Illinois Senate Republicans hosted their annual Memorial Day remembrance
Vonda Rodgers (sitting left) said her son, Army Ranger Sgt. Josh Rodgers, died on the greatest day of his life – in a successful battle against ISIS Khmer four years ago. (Dave Dahl/WJBC)By Dave...
Jun 01, 2021
Evergreen Memorial Cemetery raises flags to honor fallen troops
The American Legion Honor Guard Post 635 Normal and 56 Bloomington will host an event Monday at 11 a.m. at the cemetery. (Photo courtesy HOI ABC) By HOI ABC BLOOMINGTON – Evergreen Memorial Ceme...
May 31, 2021
Illinois Republicans: Please veto the maps
House Minority Leader Jim Durkin (R-Western Springs) spoke during a news conference Saturday. (Dave Dahl/WJBC) By Dave Dahl SPRINGFIELD – In case the governor's listening, in case he's no...
May 31, 2021
Recreational cannabis will be growing
Gov. Pritzker said in a statement he looks forward to signing the bill. (WJBC file photo) By Dave Dahl SPRINGFIELD – The recreational cannabis market will soon expand to include more retailers. ...
May 29, 2021
Prosecutor says tour bus crash suspect tried to grab Normal cop’s gun
Kvon Tooles, 23, of Normal is the man accused of getting behind the wheel of a tour bus in Uptown Normal early Thursday and crashing it into a retention basin near the Meijer Express Gas Station on Ea...
May 28, 2021
Memorial Day weekend tradition continues at Bloomington cemeteries, thanks to VFW Post 454
The flags will be collected on Tuesday, to be used for another year. (Photo courtesy: Heart of Illinois ABC) By Heart of Illinois ABC BLOOMINGTON – A Memorial Day weekend tradition continuing Th...
May 28, 2021
