Category Archives: Top Stories
FBI Springfield warning the public about finding love online
The FBI Springfield has a warning for those looking for love online. (Photo courtesy: Pixabay) By Blake HaasBLOOMINGTON – Amid candy, roses, and finding love, the FBI in Springfield warns the pu...
Feb 14, 2022
Gas prices continue to rise amid tension between Russia and Ukraine
Gas prices are up across the state. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Blake HaasBLOOMINGTON – Gas prices continue to rise across the state as the latest gas report shows prices at the pump are up 5...
Feb 14, 2022
20-year old killed by gunfire in early Saturday morning shooting in Bloomington
Anyone with information is encouraged to contact Bloomington Police. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Blake HaasBLOOMINGTON – A 20-year old man is dead after a shooting early Saturday morning in t...
Feb 12, 2022
Gov. Pritzker: Freeze on gas tax due to high inflation
Gov. Pritzker. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – The governor's concern about the price of gasoline represents a shift since nine months ago.While gas cost more than three do...
Feb 11, 2022
Senator Durbin calling on President Biden to ‘hurry up’ in finding SCOTUS replacement
Sen. Durbin (D-IL) spoke on the Senate floor. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Blake HaasBLOOMINGTON – Illinois’ Senior Senator is pushing the nation’s President to act swiftly to find...
Feb 11, 2022
Heyworth woman charged along with her husband in jury harassment case
Rosa Toledo, 32, turned herself in Thursday afternoon, said McLean County Sheriff Jon Sandage. Investigators had a warrant for her arrest. (Photo courtesy: McLean County Jail) By Heart of Illinois ABC...
Feb 11, 2022
Prestigious honor given to ISU history scholar who studied Bloomington-Normal’s ‘hidden truth’
Dr. Mark Wyman (Photo courtesy: McLean County Museum of History/HOI ABC) By Heart of Illinois ABC NORMAL – The Illinois State Historical Society has chosen Illinois State University Distinguishe...
Feb 11, 2022
Bill aiming to protect young sexual assault victims in court crafted by area lawmaker, local prosecutor
State’s Attorney Don Knapp. (Photo courtesy: Heart of Illinois ABC) By Heart of Illinois ABC BLOOMINGTON – A Central Illinois lawmaker and McLean County's chief prosecutor hope to protect ...
Feb 09, 2022
Republicans respond to Gov. Pritzker’s announcement of state lifting mask mandate
State Sen. Darren Bailey (right) at a Capitol news conference Wednesday. (Photo courtesy: BlueRoom/Twiter) By Dave Dahl SPRINGFIELD – Reaction to Gov. JB Pritzker's mask mandate rollback announc...
Feb 09, 2022
Lincoln man dies after accident at Sam’s Club in Normal
The accident remains under investigation. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Blake HaasNORMAL – A Lincoln man was killed early Wednesday morning in an accident at the Sam’s Club loading dock.A...
Feb 09, 2022
