Category Archives: Top Stories
Local food trucks raises prices due to high gas, food prices
Williams said he's never had to change his prices since starting the food truck until now. (Photo courtesy: HOI/ABC) By Heart of Illinois ABC BLOOMINGTON – Higher gas prices are taking a bite ou...
Mar 24, 2022
Illinois Democrats hold victory lap press conference after passing unemployment fund bill
Gov. Pritzker spoke Thursday afternoon. (Photo courtesy: Mike Miletich/HOI) By Dave Dahl SPRINGFIELD – Illinois Democrats congratulated themselves Thursday afternoon on the bill that replenishes...
Mar 24, 2022
Local nonprofit CEO reports a ‘housing crisis’ for those with low income in McLean County
Matt Burgess, CEO of Home Sweet Home Ministries spoke with WJBC’s Todd Wineburner. (Photo courtesy: HOI/ABC) By Blake HaasBLOOMINGTON – According to a CEO of a local nonprofit, the twin ci...
Mar 24, 2022
Bloomington Telecommunicator honored for helping a caller deliver a baby
Bloomington Police Chief Jamal Simington (left) awarded Bloomington Telecommunicator Sarah (middle) with a certificate and a Stork pin. (Photo courtesy: City of Bloomington) By Blake HaasBLOOMINGTON &...
Mar 24, 2022
Republicans demand answers after DCFS Director held in contempt of court for the seventh time
State Rep. David Welters (R-Morris) said it’s unacceptable that DCFS can’t be better at protecting children in its care. (Photo courtesy: Illinois Department of Children and Family Service...
Mar 23, 2022
Midwest Food Bank sends meals for Ukrainian refugees
Executive Director of Midwest Food Bank, Tara Ingham, says the charity has partnered with Convey of Hope, who has a warehouse location in Poland. (Facebook/Midwest Food Bank)By Jake FogalBLOOMINGTON-N...
Mar 23, 2022
LeRoy PD implements Amazon Drop Box for community members
When you check out during your purchase there will be an option to have your package delivered to the station instead of at home. (Photo courtesy of LeRoy Police Department)By Jake FogalBLOOMINGTON-Th...
Mar 22, 2022
Lawsuit: Reditus CEO “looted” company for personal, family gain
Aaron Rossi, CEO of Reditus Laboratories. (Photo courtesy: HOI/ABC) TAZEWELL COUNTY – Indicted on six-year-old federal tax fraud charges last week, we are now learning the CEO of Reditus Laborat...
Mar 21, 2022
Sen. Durbin looking forward to Supreme Court confirmation hearings
Sen. Dick Durbin (D-IL.) (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File)By Dave Dahl SPRINGFIELD – The chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee, U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin (D-Ill.), looks forward to the confirmation h...
Mar 18, 2022
McLean County mother deemed unfit to stand trial
Her next court date is set for 11 a.m. June 24. (Photo courtesy: HOI/ABC)By Heart of Illinois ABC BLOOMINGTON – A Bloomington mother charged with concealing the death of her 7-month-old daughter...
Mar 18, 2022
