Category Archives: Local News
Former WJBC host Behrens passes
Ken Behrens (WJBC file photo) The WJBC family is mourning the loss of one of its longtime voices. Ken Behrens died Sunday. He was 71. For more than three decades ending in 2002, he hosted middays on W...
Dec 02, 2019
McLean County man faces aggravated fleeing, drug charges
Sean Dawson, 20, of Normal is scheduled to appear in court Dec. 20. (WJBC file photo) By Neil Doyle CHENOA – A 20-year-old man from Normal faces several charges after fleeing from authori...
Dec 02, 2019
Local personal trainer collects donations for those who cannot be home for the holidays
Jared Gahm started sending care packages to the troops three years ago. (Photo courtesy Heart of Illinois ABC)By Heart of Illinois ABCBLOOMINGTON – For one Bloomington man being a personal train...
Dec 02, 2019
One person wounded in east side shooting
A man was injured in a late Sunday night shooting on Bloomington’s east side. (WJBC file photo) By Howard PackowitzBLOOMINGTON – Bloomington Police confirmed one person was wounded in...
Dec 02, 2019
Long-time Normal police officer charged with theft of cash from death scene
Illinois State Police have arrested Brian Williams, of Heyworth, on theft and official misconduct charges. (Photo courtesy Livingston County Sheriffs Office) By Howard Packowitz NORMAL – ...
Dec 01, 2019
Near-record number of travelers expected this Thanksgiving in Illinois
For the 11th year in a row, there will be more people traveling for the Thanksgiving holiday, according to AAA. (Photo Facebook/Illinois Department of Transporation) By Illinois Radio Network/J...
Nov 27, 2019
Illinois Secretary of State cracking down on holiday shoppers abusing disability parking
Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White. (Photo courtesy Faecbook/Jesse White) By Neil Doyle BLOOMINGTON – Secretary of State Jesse White announced Tuesday that Secretary of State Police ...
Nov 27, 2019
Bloomington preschoolers learn a lesson in giving back this Thanksgiving
Students from Chesterbrook Academy spent their Monday delivering food to Hope Ministries.(Photo courtesy HOI-ABC) By HOI-ABC BLOOMINGTON – In Bloomington, the youngest of students learned...
Nov 27, 2019
Butterball Turkey Talk-Line ready to answer questions
You can reach the Talk-Line by calling 1-800-BUTTERBALL or through social media, live chat, texting, and Amazon Alexa. (Photo Pixabay) By Neil Doyle BLOOMINGTON – Many home cooks will be ...
Nov 27, 2019
NFD encourages safe cooking this holiday season
Normal Fire Department Public Information Officer Matt Swaney said turkey fryers should only be used outside and the bird should be completely thawed before frying. (Photo Illinois State Fire Marshal)...
Nov 26, 2019
