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
McLean County Board evenly split after GOP member switches to Democratic side
Barnett's district covers parts of Bloomington's east side. (Photo courtesy: HOI/ABC) By Heart of Illinois ABC BLOOMINGTON – Republicans have lost control of the McLean County Board after a GOP ...
May 20, 2022
Gibson City teen dies in McLean County crash
The semi driver was cited for failure to obey a stop sign. (Photo courtesy: HOI/ABC) By Heart of Illinois ABC MCLEAN COUNTY – A 17-year-old Gibson City teenager has died after a crash Wednesday ...
May 19, 2022
U of I Law Professor: “Sanctions are unlikely to result in energy shortages”
Markus says cutting Russia off from the global financial community has been the most effective sanction. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Dave Dahl SPRINGFIELD – A University of Illinois expert in...
May 18, 2022
ISA: New legislation will help central Illinois farmers
Andrew Larson, Director of Marketing for the Soybean Association, spoke with WJBC’s Todd Wineburner. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Blake HaasBLOOMINGTON – Legislation is headed to Gov. Pr...
May 18, 2022
Lincoln Police: Burglaries and thefts are on the rise
The department reports tools are the most popular items by thieves. (Photo courtesy: Lincoln Police) By Blake HaasLINCOLN – As the temperature warms up, Lincoln Police reports a rise in thefts a...
May 18, 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
