Category Archives: Local News
State fire marshal urges the public to leave fireworks to the professionals
Fire marshal spokesperson JC Fultz advises against using fireworks in your backyard. (WJBC file photo)By IIS RadioSPRINGFIELD – The Illinois State Fire Marshall's office is asking the public to ...
Jul 03, 2023
Local 4th of July celebrations
By WJBC StaffBLOOMINGTON – Many communities around McLean County and central Illinois will be celebrating our freedom for Independence Day.On Tuesday, July 4 join WJBC and State Farm at Miller P...
Jun 30, 2023
Poor cell service an issue at Tailgate N’ Tallboys for second straight year
Bloomington Police Chief Jamal Simington says law enforcement ran into the issue in 2022, but were assured the problem would be fixed by cell phone providers. (Photo Courtesy of Tailgate N’ Tall...
Jun 27, 2023
Danvers man to appear in court in August for death of Bloomington woman
Livingston remains in the county jail on $2 million bond. The judge set an Aug. 23 status hearing. (WJBC File Photo)By WMBD-TVBLOOMINGTON – A Danvers man will next appear in court in late August...
Jun 27, 2023
Weekly USDA crop report
Mark Schleusener, Illinois state statistician, USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service, says Illinois corn has begun silking, but only 26 percent of the crop is reported in good to excellent con...
Jun 27, 2023
Man dead after two-vehicle crash in Bloomington
This incident remains under investigation by Bloomington police, McLean County Accident Reconstruction Team, and the Peoria County Coroner's Office. (WJBC file photo)By WMBD-TVBLOOMINGTON – A ma...
Jun 26, 2023
Prices at the pump remain steady throughout country ahead of July 4
The national average is unchanged in the last week, averaging $3.54 a gallon. (WJBC File Photo)By Jake FogalBLOOMINGTON – Average gasoline prices in Illinois have fallen nearly 5 cents in the la...
Jun 26, 2023
Volunteer firefighters in Illinois to get state tax credit
The measure, announced by State Sen. Tom Bennett (R-Gibson City), will take effect in the 2023 tax year. (WJBC File Photo)By WMBD-TVSPRINGFIELD – A bill was recently signed into law that gives v...
Jun 26, 2023
Drought conditions worsening in Illinois
The latest U.S. drought monitor puts 65 percent of the state in at least a moderate drought, and 15 percent of Illinois is in a severe drought. (WJBC file photo)By IIS RadioSPRINGFIELD – Drought...
Jun 19, 2023
Former Illinois State AD lands new job in Utah
Kyle Brennan resigned as ISU’s AD in April. (Photo courtesy: Illinois State University/File) By Blake HaasUTAH – Former Illinois State University Athletic Director Kyle Brennan is returnin...
Jun 16, 2023
