Category Archives: Local News
Woman identified in fatal crash near Bellflower
The crash is still under investigation by the McLean County Coroner’s Office and Illinois State Police. (WJBC file photo) By Neil DoyleBELLFLOWER – The victim of a fatal crash in sout...
Nov 25, 2019
Durbin: I won’t prejudge Trump case
U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin spoke to reporters Friday in Springfield. (Photo by Illinois Radio Network) By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – Should the President be impeached? Should we just let the voters ...
Nov 25, 2019
Normal Fire Department gets new device that could save more lives
The Lucas Device cost $15,000, according to our news partner HOI-ABC. (Photo courtesy HOI-ABC) By HOI-ABCNORMAL – A pricey device that takes the "arm work" out of CPR might help paramedics ...
Nov 25, 2019
Despite advances, LGBTQ community still looks for acceptance
A University of Illinois Springfield professor has contributed a political encyclopedia to the LGBTQ discussion.(PHOTO:Pixabay) By Dave DahlA new encyclopedia is out – a guide to LGBTQ peop...
Nov 25, 2019
UPDATED: Local father jailed for allegedly shaking infant son
Jordan Powe, 27, of Bloomington. (Bloomington Police Department photo) By Howard PackowitzBLOOMINGTON – A Bloomington man remains jailed for allegedly shaking his five-month old son because...
Nov 25, 2019
Bloomington, Normal councils plan joint meeting to decide next steps on sports complex
Normal Mayor Chris Koos (right), seen here with Bloomington Mayor Tari Renner (left), when both council’s received the consultant’s study on the multi-sports complex in July, 2018.(WJBC fi...
Nov 25, 2019
McLean County car crashes this weekend claim two lives
Authorities are investigating a pair of crashes on McLean County roads this weekend that claimed two lives. (WJBC file photo) By Howard Packowitz BLOOMINGTON – A woman is dead and three o...
Nov 24, 2019
Family homeless after kitchen fire damages Bloomington apartment
Bloomington firefighters are investigating the cause of a kitchen fire that damaged a south side apartment Sunday evening. (Pixabay) By Howard Packowitz BLOOMINGTON – A fire that started ...
Nov 24, 2019
9 year old charged in Goodfield fire deaths not in court Friday, evidence gathering continues
The state is still gathering evidence. (Photo courtesy: Heart of Illinois ABC) By Heart of Illinois ABC EUREKA – The 9 year old charged in the deaths of five in the April Goodfield fire did not ...
Nov 22, 2019
UPDATED: Bloomington man charged with critically injuring 5-month-old child
Jordan Powe, 27, of Bloomington. (Photo Bloomington Police Department) By Neil Doyle and Howard Packowitz BLOOMINGTON – A 27-year-old Bloomington man has been accused of critically injuri...
Nov 22, 2019
