Category Archives: Top Stories
Bloomington Council asked to provide tax breaks to ex-alderman to rehab vacant downtown building
The building has been empty for 13 years. (Photo courtesy: HOI/ABC) By Heart of Illinois ABC BLOOMINGTON – Former Bloomington Alderman Jamie Mathy announced Thursday that with the help of some t...
May 20, 2022
Radio Bloomington exclusive: American Idol’s Leah Marlene revisits her roots
Production crews from American Idol filmed Normal native Leah Marlene during an interview with Radio Bloomington on Tuesday. (Photo courtesy: Blake Haas/WJBC) By Blake HaasBLOOMINGTON – It’...
May 17, 2022
Uptown Normal preps for hometown parade and concert for American Idol finalist
Primary entry for the concert will take place at the intersection of North Street and Uptown Circle. Attendees will be required to pass through security checks. (Facebook/Leah Marlene)By Jake FogalBLO...
May 17, 2022
State Treasurer celebrating one million claims from I-Cash program
Illinois Treasurer Michael Frerichs. (WJBC File Photo)By Dave Dahl SPRINGFIELD – In not quite eight years, the state treasurer's office has completed one million claims from its Unclaimed Proper...
May 16, 2022
Prices at the pump remain unchanged in past week
According to GasBuddy, prices in Illinois are 47 cents higher than a month ago and $1.63 higher than a year ago. (WJBC File Photo)By Jake FogalBLOOMINGTON – Gas prices remain high across Illinoi...
May 16, 2022
President Biden stops at Illinois farm to announce $500M in funding
President Joe Biden spoke during a press conference at a family farm in Kankakee on Wednesday. (Photo courtesy: Joe Bide/Facebook) By Blake HaasKANKAKEE – In what has turned into a struggling ye...
May 11, 2022
Gov. Pritzker calling on Congress to protect women’s reproductive rights
Gov. Pritzker spoke during a press conference on Wednesday. (Photo courtesy: Gov. Pritzker) By Blake Haas and IISSPRINGFIELD – Gov. Pritzker urges Congress to act quickly to protect women’...
May 11, 2022
State leaders hold annual firefighter’s memorial ceremony
Jim Grady, retired Frankfort fire chief, presided over Tuesday's Illinois fire memorial ceremony. (Photo courtesy: Dave Dahl/Springfield) By Dave Dahl SPRINGFIELD – A warm, hazy morning Tuesday ...
May 10, 2022
Popular Lake Bloomington Establishment on Fire
Green Gables at Lake Bloomington (Photo courtesy of Mark Embry’s Facebook)By A.J. HarrisHUDSON – Green Gables Bar and Grill, the popular bar and restaurant is on fire. Reports of the fire ...
May 09, 2022
Gov. Pritzker signs legislation for a pension buyout plan
Gov. Pritzker signed the legislation on Thursday. (Photo courtesy: Dave Dahl/File) By Blake Haas and IISSPRINGFIELD – State government employees now have a few more years to take advantage of a ...
May 05, 2022
