Category Archives: Local News
Despite NCAA announcement, Illinois lawmakers move on bill to allow student athlete endorsement deals
The bill now heads to the Senate. It would take effect in 2023, the same time as other states. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Illinois Radio Network SPRINGFIELD – Disregarding the announcement b...
Nov 01, 2019
UPDATE: BPD probing Halloween armed robbery
BPD said the masked suspect entered with a gun and demanded money. (Photo Bloomington Police Department) By Neil Doyle BLOOMINGTON – Bloomington Police are probing a Halloween hold up on ...
Nov 01, 2019
Two Livingston County educators have licenses suspended
Kathryn Patten, 34, and James Stoecklin, 56, (Photos Livingston County Sheriff’s Office) By HOI-ABC LIVINGSTON COUNTY – Two additional educators in Central Illinois have seen their ...
Nov 01, 2019
BPD: Business robbed on city’s southwest side
Authorities did not say if a weapon was used. (WJBC file photo) By Neil Doyle BLOOMINGTON – Police are releasing little information about a robbery that happened Halloween night in Bloomi...
Nov 01, 2019
Snowfall records set in Peoria, Springfield
The NWS said 2.3 inches of snow fell in Springfield Thursday. (Photo National Weather Service/Twitter) By Neil DoyleLINCOLN – The National Weather Service has reported record snowfalls for ...
Oct 31, 2019
Blaze destroys auto repair shop in Downtown Bloomington
Bloomington firefighters fight a blaze Thursday morning at Diesel Dick’s. (Neil Doyle/WJBC) By Neil DoyleBLOOMINGTON – An auto repair shop in Downtown Bloomington is a complete loss a...
Oct 31, 2019
State suspends teaching license of Unit 5 teacher accused of sex abuse
Jonathan Hovey faces multiple counts of predatory criminal sexual assault and aggravated criminal sexual abuse for alleged sex acts against two of his first grade student at Glenn Elementary School in...
Oct 31, 2019
GOP gears up for primary battle in McLean County Auditor’s race
Trisha Malott announced her candidacy Wednesday to become McLean County Auditor. (Photo by Howard Packowitz/WJBC) By Howard PackowitzBLOOMINGTON – Some leading Republicans believe a new McL...
Oct 31, 2019
ISP: Parents should check sex offender registry before trick-or-treating
It’s against the law for convicted sex offenders to hand out candy to kids on Halloween. (WJBC File Photo) By Neil Doyle BLOOMINGTON – State Police and local departments are remindi...
Oct 30, 2019
Project Blue Life allows public to experience split-second police decisions
The event was hosted by the McLean County Sheriff’s Office. (Photo courtesy HOI-ABC) By HOI-ABC BLOOMINGTON – If you've ever wondered what a tense confrontation feels like for polic...
Oct 30, 2019
