Category Archives: Top Stories

Bloomington Public Library receives a $5.68M grant to help with an expansion project
The 16-month project is scheduled for completion in Aug. 2023. (Photo courtesy: City of Bloomington) By Blake HaasBLOOMINGTON – The Bloomington Public Library received a significant grant from t...
Syndicated Author Dec 06, 2021

NPD: Watch out for ‘porch pirates’ during the holiday season
According to CNBC, over $25 million worth of goods is stolen or lost across the United States each day. (Photo courtesy: Pixabay) By Blake HaasNORMAL – As the holidays quickly approach, the Norm...
Syndicated Author Dec 06, 2021

Local health officials report three more COVID-related deaths since Friday
McLean County Health officials reported the new cases on Monday.(Facebook/McLean County Health Department)By Blake HaasBLOOMINGTON – Three more McLean County residents have died from COVID-19, a...
Syndicated Author Dec 06, 2021

State’s commission on discrimination and hate crimes has heard from the people on the front lines – high school students
Serena Thakkar, a student at St Charles East High School, says procedures at her school are lacking. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Dave Dahl SPRINGFIELD – A two-hour online town hall is an exam...
Syndicated Author Dec 06, 2021

District 87 chief seeks to ban critic from school property for threatening tirade after board meeting
McCurdy's appearance on any District 87 property would lead to his arrest for trespassing, the superintendent said. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Heart of Illinois ABC BLOOMINGTON – A Clinton m...
Syndicated Author Dec 03, 2021

Police: Woman hit by vehicle, pinned against building in north Bloomington Thursday
A police report was not available to indicate whether the vehicle's driver was ticketed for the crash. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Heart of Illinois ABC BLOOMINGTON – A 30-year old woman was ...
Syndicated Author Dec 02, 2021

Bloomington City Manager tabbed to serve on national board
Bloomington City Manager Tim Gleason. (Photo courtesy: City of Bloomington/YouTube) By Blake HaasBLOOMINGTON – One of the top leaders in the City of Bloomington has added a national role to his ...
Syndicated Author Dec 02, 2021

Local financial advisor says the stock market could be rocky due to new COVID-19 variant
Kevin Kingston with Savant Wealth Management spoke with WJBC’s Todd Wineburner. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Blake HaasBLOOMINGTON – According to a local financial advisor, the new COVID...
Syndicated Author Dec 02, 2021

Medical students in Springfield organize shoe collection and giveaways for grade school students
The collection and giveaway process is part of a national program called “Shoes That Fit.” (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – With all they have going on, medical ...
Syndicated Author Dec 02, 2021

Local health leaders not yet sounding alarm on new COVID-19 variant
The new variant has yet to be detected in the United States. (Photo courtesy: HOI) By Blake HaasBLOOMINGTON – Local health leaders are not sounding the alarm just yet on the new COVID-19 variant...
Syndicated Author Nov 30, 2021