Category Archives: Local News
Three men identifed in fatal Interstate 55 plane crash
The crash happened around 8:49 a.m. Tuesday on Interstate 55 near Lincoln. (Photo courtesy Bill Mabie) By Neil Doyle LINCOLN – The three people who were killed in a plane crash Tuesday on...
Mar 04, 2020
State Fire Marshal reminds residents to ‘Change Your Clock, Change Your Batteries’
The chances of dying in a home fire was reduced by 54% in homes were working smoke alarms are present, according to the National Fire Protection Association. (WJBC file photo) By Neil Doyle BLO...
Mar 04, 2020
Portion of West Monroe Street closed Thursday for parking garage repairs
Work on the Market Street parking garage will continue throughout the day Thursday until approximately 5 p.m. (Photo Google Maps) By Neil Doyle BLOOMINGTON – Deck work on the Market Stree...
Mar 04, 2020
ISU officials present FY2021 budget proposal in Springfield
Illinois State University President Larry Dietz (middle) and other school leaders were in Springfield Tuesday. (Photo HOI-ABC) By HOI ABCSPRINGFIELD – Representatives from Illinois State Un...
Mar 04, 2020
More complaints flood the Capitol
State Rep. Deanne Mazzochi (R-Elmhurst) (PHOTO:Dave Dahl) By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD– Illinois House Republicans say majority Democrats are holding the brakes on any reductions in property tax...
Mar 04, 2020
Kankakee girl stands for lemonade
Hayli Martinez says her grandmother gave her the best advice(PHOTO: Dave Dahl) By Dave DahlEleven-year-old Hayli Martenez (cq) took a piece of her late grandmother's advice — when you make ...
Mar 04, 2020
Illinois’ top doctor answers questions about coronavirus
Dr. Ngozi Ezike, director of the Illinois Department of Public Health, updated a panel of senators in Springfield about coronavirus. (Dave Dahl/WJBC) By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – It didn't sou...
Mar 03, 2020
FedEx plane makes emergency landing at Central Illinois Regional Airport
Two crew members were on board and no injuries were reported. (Photo Pixabay) By HOI ABCBLOOMIGNTON – A spokesperson from Central Illinois Regional Airport (CIRA) confirmed a FedEx plane ma...
Mar 03, 2020
City looks for feedback with downtown parking survey
Bloomington Public Works Director Kevin Kothe expects Main Street in the downtown to be repainted sometime this summer. (Neil Doyle/WJBC) By Neil Doyle BLOOMINGTON – Those who frequent do...
Mar 03, 2020
Miller Park Zoo welcomes two new otter pups
The pups were born on February 25. (Photo courtesy: Miller Park Zoo) By Blake Haas BLOOMINGTON – Miller Park Zoo announced two otter pups were born, one male and one female on February 25. The o...
Mar 03, 2020
