Category Archives: Local News
UPDATED: Blue Ridge student probed for making threats
Farmer City Police Chief Glenn Neal said the teenager "had issues" with three other students, but there was no written hit list, and no weapons were involved. (Photo Blue Ridge CUSD #18/Facebook) ...
Nov 06, 2019
Nine Central Illinois men arrested for attempted sexual activity with children
If convicted, each defendant faces a minimum of 10 years and up to life in prison. (WJBC File Photo) By Neil DoylePEORIA – A Bloomington man was among nine other Central Illinois men arrest...
Nov 06, 2019
House heavily damaged after fire in south Bloomington
Investigators are trying to determine what caused the fire. (Photo Pixabay) By Neil DoyleBLOOMINGTON – A house was heavily damaged after a blaze Wednesday morning in south Bloomington.Bloom...
Nov 06, 2019
BPD: Washington Street closed after car hits power pole
Police are asking motorists to find an alternate route will crews work to fix the power pole. (WJBC file photo) By Neil DoyleBLOOMINGTON – Authorities say Ameren crews are working to fix a ...
Nov 06, 2019
Election officials say potential foreign interference includes hacking, social media misinformation
ISBE, along with all other states, has partnered with social media companies to be able to respond to misinformation in a matter of minutes and have it removed. (Photo courtesy: Illinois State Board o...
Nov 06, 2019
Normal council backs off from property tax hike for pension funding
Normal Mayor Chris Koos (center) supports temporarily scaling back pension funding to hold the line on property taxes. (Photo by Howard Packowitz/WJBC) By Howard PackowitzNORMAL – Normal To...
Nov 05, 2019
Bloomington Public Library celebrates National Novel Writing Month with Local Authors Fair
Author Alexander Germanis talks about writing with visitors (photo by A.J. Harris/WJBC)By A.J. HarrisBLOOMINGTON – For prospective authors and creative writers, November has become known as Nati...
Nov 05, 2019
Champaign County student finds needle in piece of Halloween candy
The school district said update will be provided when more information is available. (Photo Pixabay) By Neil DoyleMAHOMET – Authorities are investigating after a needle was found in Hallowe...
Nov 04, 2019
AAA: Gas prices down in Bloomington
Gasoline prices Monday in Peoria are $2.56 and $2.51 in Springfield. (Photo Pixabay) By Neil DoyleBLOOMINGTON – Gasoline prices have remained steady across the country compared to last week...
Nov 04, 2019
Exelon CEO talks corruption probe, executive’s sudden departure
Exelon executives would not say if the investigation is limited to Illinois. (Courtesy Exelon Corp.)By Illinois Radio NetworkSPRINGFIELD – In the company’s first earnings call since news b...
Nov 04, 2019
