Category Archives: Local News
Lightfoot: Illinois lawmakers seeking ‘tinsel on the Christmas tree’ perks killed Chicago casino compromise
Lightfoot is confident they can get something done early next year. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Illinois Radio Network SPRINGFIELD – Illinois lawmakers were only five voters away from reachin...
Dec 13, 2019
Normal Police probing shots fired incident
Anyone with information is asked to contact Normal Police at 309-454-9535 or McLean County Crime Stoppers at 309-828-1111. (WJBC File Photo) By Neil Doyle NORMAL – Police are investigatin...
Dec 13, 2019
Sangamon County man arrested for allegedly threatening to shoot Congressman Davis
U.S. Rep. Rodney Davis (R-Taylorville). (WJBC file photo) By Neil Doyle SPRINGFIELD – A Rochester man has been arrested and charged for allegedly making a threat to shoot central Illinois...
Dec 12, 2019
Illinois Attorney General files lawsuit against Juul Labs
In the lawsuit, Raoul is alleging that by combining its sleek, easily-concealed e-cigarette device with an offering of sweet and fruity flavors, a less harsh nicotine solution, and marketing designed ...
Dec 12, 2019
Obstruction arrest made in search for missing person, investigation continues
John Tyler has been missing since Dec. 6 when he was last seen in Morton, according to the Tazewell County Sheriff’s Office. (WJBC File Photo) By HOI-ABC TAZEWELL COUNTY – An arrest...
Dec 12, 2019
ISU trustees to vote on Connect Transit contract extension, bonus for Dietz
Connect Transit Board Chair Mike McCurdy said the two sides came to an agreement Wednesday. (WJBC File Photo) By Neil Doyle NORMAL – Illinois State University plans to extend its contract...
Dec 12, 2019
Registration still open for annual Christmas for Kids Party
The annual event starts Saturday at 10 a.m. (WJBC file photo) By Neil Doyle BLOOMINGTON – Registration is still open for a party that supports local low-income families. The 37th annual C...
Dec 12, 2019
Cause of Diesel Dick’s fire ‘undetermined’
The remains of Diesel Dick’s located at 508 North Madison Street. (Neil Doyle/WJBC) By Neil Doyle BLOOMINGTON – A fire that knocked down a downtown Bloomington business over a month...
Dec 12, 2019
Charity donations, gift cards top the list for holiday scams
AARP Director of Fraud Prevention Programs Kathy Stokes suggests looking up a charity before donating. (Photo AARP.org) By Neil DoyleBLOOMINGTON – Scammers are trying to hack your informati...
Dec 11, 2019
State Rep. Zalewski: “It would make it a fun March” in hopes to have sports betting running by March Maddness
Once it's all up and running, the sports gambling sites will be limited. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File)By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – The legislature's point man on sports betting says he hopes things w...
Dec 11, 2019
