Category Archives: Local News
ISU Wonsook Kim College of Fine Arts prepares for $52 million project
Illinois State University alum Wonsook Kim (left) donated $12 million to support ISU’s College of Fine Arts and School of Art. (Photo courtesy: Blake Haas/WJBC) By Heart of Illinois ABC NORMAL &...
Feb 25, 2020
McLean County Jury finds Bollingbrook man guilty of 2018 sex assault charges
Michael Vegeler, 46, of Bollingbrook, was found guilty on two counts of sexual assault. (Photo courtesy: HOI/ABC) By Heart of Illinois ABC NORMAL – A McLean County jury found a Bollingbrook man ...
Feb 25, 2020
Sunnyside Community Garden in Bloomington expanding access to fresh food
Sunnyside also runs a summer programs to introduce children to healthy food at an early age and to also teach kids about farming practices. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Heart of Illinois ABC BLOOMIN...
Feb 25, 2020
YWCA offers sexual assault survivors hope through ‘Stepping Stones’ program
The program also extends to family and friends of those survivors who enroll in the program. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Heart of Illinois ABC BLOOMINGTON – Harvey Weinstein’s case play...
Feb 25, 2020
More winter weather across central Illinois
Expect anywhere from three to six inches of snow accumulation, according to the National Weather Service. (WJBC file photo) By Neil Doyle BLOOMINGTON – Another round of winter weather wil...
Feb 25, 2020
‘Fargo’ TV show films in Pontiac
Film crews were in Pontiac Monday afternoon, but none of the major stars like Chris Rock or Jason Schwartzman were on set. (Photo courtesy HOI ABC) By HOI ABCPONTIAC – The spotlight was on ...
Feb 24, 2020
Officials discuss automatic voter registration program
U.S. Rep. Rodney Davis spoke at the hearing Monday in Springfield. (Dave Dahl/WJBC) By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – Now it's time for the federal government to look into the problems with Illinoi...
Feb 24, 2020
Health advocates want to limit prior authorization by insurance companies
Isabella McKenna has dealt with severe arthritis for much of her life. (PHOTO: Dave Dahl) By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD– Doctors and patients say they've had it with some paper-pusher at an insur...
Feb 24, 2020
BPD investigating theft, use of stolen credit cards
Bloomington Police say the first person of interest is a black man in his late 20’s to early 30’s, with a medium build and facial hair. (Photo Bloomington Police Department) By Neil...
Feb 21, 2020
Local sailor receives honor from Navy
Lt. Cody Kinser (Photo courtesy Navy Office of Community Outreach) By WJBC Staff NORMAL – A local man and U.S. Naval officer has received an honor from the Navy for outstanding performance of hi...
Feb 21, 2020
