Category Archives: Local News
Affidavit reveals male driver charged in fatal crash had meth, cannabis in his system
Kaitlyn Guard, 20, of Pekin was driving her Nisaan Rogue north, and tried to swerve to avoid St. Clair, but the two hit head-on. (Photo courtesy: HOI/ABC)By Heart of Illinois ABCTAZEWELL COUNTY –...
Mar 09, 2020
Bloomington couple details experience while on cruise ship with numerous cases of coronavirus
The ship is expected to dock in Oakland on Monday. (Photo courtesy: HOI/ABC)By Heart of Illinois and Blake HaasCALIFORNIA – As the world continues to monitor the spread of the coronavirus , a Bl...
Mar 09, 2020
AAA: Gas pump savings seen across the country
On the week, gas prices are cheaper across the entire region by as much as 12 cents, according to the AAA Weekly Fuel Gauge. (WJBC file photo) By Neil DoyleBLOOMINGTON – The national gas pr...
Mar 09, 2020
iPads, extra judges expected to reduce Election Day wait time in McLean County
McLean County Clerk Kathy Micheal trained 500 election judges on how to use new iPads for registering and checking voters in. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File)By Heart of Illinois ABCBLOOMINGTON – Ele...
Mar 09, 2020
Amtrak: Passenger on train that stopped in B-N tested positive for Coronavirus
Amtrak has released a statement, saying that the individual in question arrived in St. Louis and tested positive for the virus. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File)By AJ HarrisNORMAL – An Amtrak train th...
Mar 09, 2020
100 People Who Care: Tazewell County citizens organizing to make a difference
Talena Michels (left) and Pekin Mayor Mark Luft. (Photo courtesy HOI ABC) By HOI ABCPEKIN – Pooling resources to help local non profits and other charities made for an eventful night in Taz...
Mar 06, 2020
Pritzker, public health officials address coronavirus
Gov. JB Pritzker (left) and Dr.Ngozi Ezike spoke to reporters Thursday. (Dave Dahl/WJBC) By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – For the third time in seven days, the governor and state public health dir...
Mar 05, 2020
US Bank to assume State Farm Bank’s existing accounts
In addition to assuming State Farm Bank's existing deposit and credit card accounts, the two companies are exploring working together to provide State Farm customers with access to vehicle loans and b...
Mar 05, 2020
Former Illinois Congressman Aaron Schock comes out as gay
Ex-congressman Aaron Schock. (WJBC file photo) By Neil DoylePEORIA – Former Central Illinois Congressman Aaron Schock has come out as gay, according to a post on his Instagram account Thurs...
Mar 05, 2020
Public health officials announce fifth case of coronavirus in Illinois
Illinois was the first state to be able to test for COVID-19 and IDPH continues to test for the virus in all three of its laboratories – Chicago, Springfield, and Carbondale. (Photo Centers for ...
Mar 05, 2020
