Category Archives: Top Stories
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
New research shows early childhood education is key to a healthy economy
George Davis, co-chair of the Illinois Early Childhood Funding Commission, says what's new in Ready Nation's new report is the way in which it examines early childhood education on a system-wide basis...
Mar 11, 2022
Durbin: Earmarks are a good thing
U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin. (Photo courtesy YouTube)By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – The new federal budget, passed Thursday, includes "member initiatives," also known as "earmarks."To U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin...
Mar 11, 2022
Peoria man pleads guilty to stealing guns from Bloomington store in 2021
Edwards-Melton faces up to 10-years in prison, a $250,000 fine, and a maximum of three-year terms of supervised release for each count. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Blake HaasBLOOMINGTON – A P...
Mar 10, 2022
McLean County Coroner ID’s victims of Tuesday night homicide
Anyone with information is asked to contact Detective Jeff Engle at 309-434-2371 or at JEngle@cityblm.org or contact Detective Tyrel Klein at 309-434-2366 or at Tklein@cityblm.org. (Photo courtesy: WJ...
Mar 10, 2022
