Category Archives: Local News
Bloomington man arrested on multiple weapon charges
No bond information is available for Sandoval at this time. (Photo courtesy: Bloomington Police)By Heart of Illinois ABCBLOOMINGTON – A Bloomington man who reportedly pointed a firearm at a juve...
Dec 26, 2019
Single-vehicle accident claims life of Odell man
The driver was the only person in the vehicle.(Photo courtesy: Matty Ring/flickr)By Heart of Illinois ABCODELL – A fatal Christmas Eve accident has claimed the life of a 51-year-old Odell man.Li...
Dec 26, 2019
NWS: More near record warmth Thursday
The record high for Dec. 26 in Bloomington-Normal is 59 degrees.(Carina/Flickr) By Neil DoyleLINCOLN – Temperatures will again reach near or above record levels Thursday, with highs mainly ...
Dec 26, 2019
Suspect in custody; Triple homicide under investigation
The identity of the suspect has not been released. (Photo courtesy: Heart of Illinois ABC)By Blake HaasCULLOM – A suspect is in custody after a triple homicide on Christmas morning.Livingston Co...
Dec 26, 2019
T. Rowe Price invests in Rivian
Another round of investments for the electric car maker. (Photo courtesy Rivian) By Katherine MurphyRivian is adding more money to it’s investment coffers to the tune of $1.3 billion.The el...
Dec 23, 2019
New report says Illinois EPA needs more funding, staff
Illinois is one of only three states that does not support its EPA from the general fund, so researchers are calling for more dedicated funds, and the governor's office is receptive. (Photo courtesy: ...
Dec 23, 2019
Illinois’ new parking tax takes effect Jan. 1, but includes broad exemptions
llinoisans who pay to park may see higher prices after the first of the year when the state implements a new parking tax.(Photo courtesy: WJBC/File)By Illinois Radio NetworkSPRINGFIELD – To help...
Dec 23, 2019
Cannabis law could allow cigar, hooka lounges to have consumption, but owner says unlikely
When recreational cannabis becomes the law of the land next month, municipalities have the ability to allow for local businesses that get 80 percent or more of their income from tobacco sales to have ...
Dec 23, 2019
McLean County jury finds Brestan guilty of murder
Kyle Brestan, of Bloomington. (Photo McLean County Jail) By Neil DoyleBLOOMINGTON – A McLean County jury has found a Bloomington man guilty of murder in the 2017 death of Shannon Hastings.T...
Dec 18, 2019
Gleason: Discussion will continue concerning onsite cannabis consumption
Bloomington City Manager Tim Gleason spoke Wednesday with WJBC’s Scott Miller. (Scott Miller/WJBC) By Neil DoyleBLOOMINGTON – A leader in Bloomington thinks the discussion surrounding...
Dec 18, 2019
