Category Archives: Local News
UPDATED: One dead in I-74 crash
Illinois State Police and the Tazewell County Coroner are investigating a fatal crash on I-74 near Morton involving two semis and a passenger car. (File photo from Illinois State Police/Facebook)By Ho...
Nov 12, 2019
Jury selected in Cynthia Baker murder trial, witnesses begin testifying Wednesday
Cynthia Baker, 41, of Normal, in McLean County Court Tuesday. (Photo courtesy HOI-ABC) By HOI-ABCBLOOMINGTON – The jury trial for a woman accused of killing her boyfriend’s 8-year-old...
Nov 12, 2019
One person killed in crash on I-74 near Morton
The fatal crash happened around noon Tuesday. (Photo courtesy Illinois State Police/Facebook) By Neil Doyle and HOI-ABCTAZEWELL COUNTY – A three-car crash on eastbound Interstate 74 Tuesday...
Nov 12, 2019
ISP diverting traffic off I-74 after crash near Morton
The crash happened on I-74 at milepost 104, near Morton, according to Illinois State Police. (Photo Illinois State Police/Facebook) By Neil DoyleMORTON – A crash eastbound on Interstate 74 ...
Nov 12, 2019
McLean County farmer recognized for ag education
John Olson, of McLean, spoke with WJBC’s Marc Strauss. (Neil Doyle/WJBC) By Neil DoyleBLOOMINGTON – A farmer from McLean County has been recognized statewide for helping others learn ...
Nov 12, 2019
Bill to get Illinois teachers more MAP grant aid before certification could become political heavyweight bout
Senator Don DeWitte's bill specifically allows an education major in Illinois access to state tuition assistance for their fifth year of schooling, something currently not allowed. In exchange the new...
Nov 11, 2019
Under fire, private equity takes to Illinois’ airwaves to boost image
U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren's "Stop Wall Street Looting Act" would place a number of restrictions on the private equity industry. (Photo courtesy: Elizabeth Warren/Facebook)By Illinois Radio Network...
Nov 11, 2019
First new hemp harvest in Illinois brings mixed results
Hemp production was impossible as recently as half a decade ago when the substance was criminalized. (Photo courtesy: Pixabay)By Illinois Radio NetworkSPRINGFIELD – Illinois farmers completed th...
Nov 11, 2019
NFIB: Illinois small businesses struggling to find workers
Small businesses in Illinois and across the country can’t find enough workers to fill openpositions. (Photo courtesy: Pixabay)By Illinois Radio NetworkSPRINGFIELD – Small businesses in Ill...
Nov 11, 2019
Suspected drunk driver accused of endangering two children in her van
A woman told Bloomington Police she drank vodka before driving a van with two children as passengers. (Facebook/Bloomington Police) By Howard PackowitzBLOOMINGTON – A woman is free on bond ...
Nov 11, 2019
