Category Archives: Top Stories
Pedestrian dies after being struck by vehicle in Bloomington
Bloomington Police Chief Jamal Simington urges others to be mindful and alert as temperatures increase and pedestrians, bicyclists and motorcycles are out on the highway. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) B...
Mar 17, 2022
GOP: Fundamental change needed at DCFS
State Rep Tom Weber (R-Lake Villa). (Photo courtesy: Dave Dahl/WJBC) By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – The roll call continues – of dead or missing children. And State Rep Tom Weber (R-Lake Villa)...
Mar 17, 2022
Multicultural Leadership Institute names new executive director
Ruffin’s background includes serving as a volunteer with the McLean County Detention Center for over 20-years. (Photo courtesy: Cecilia Ruffin/Facebook)By Blake HaasBLOOMINGTON – The Multi...
Mar 17, 2022
State higher Ed. board approves new College of Engineering at Illinois State University
ISU officials are targeting the fall of 2025 for enrollment of the first class of an estimated 130 students, rising to reach 520 students by the fourth year, according to a release. (Photo courtesy: I...
Mar 15, 2022
Sen. Durbin: More can be done to support Ukraine
U.S. Senator Dick Durbin. (Photo courtesy: Dick Durbin/Twitter) By Blake HaasBLOOMINGTON – Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is addressing Congress on Wednesday after the Senate approved a m...
Mar 15, 2022
McLean County Coroner ID’s Chenoa woman involved in a crash
The accident remains under investigation. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Blake HaasCHENOA – A 44-year old woman from Chenoa, who died in a car accident early Monday morning, has been identified....
Mar 15, 2022
44-year old Chenoa woman killed in Monday morning accident
The accident remains under investigation. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Blake HaasCHENOA – A 44-year old female from Chenoa died in a car accident near 2480 E. Rd., near Chenoa, Monday morning....
Mar 14, 2022
Case of Avian influenza found in McLean County
Samples from the positive Illinois flock were tested at the University of Illinois Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory. (Photo courtesy: USDA) By RFD Radio and Blake HaasMCLEAN COUNTY – A case of A...
Mar 14, 2022
Local Dr. says the war in Ukraine is increasing American’s stress levels
Dr. Wieland spoke with WJBC’s Scott Miller. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Blake HaasBLOOMINGTON – According to a local doctor, the war in Ukraine increases Americans’ stress levels....
Mar 14, 2022
1 dead after crash in McLean County Monday morning
The road is currently shut down in both directions. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Heart of Illinois ABC CHENOA – 1 person is confirmed dead after a two-vehicle crash Monday morning in rural McL...
Mar 14, 2022
