Category Archives: Top Stories
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
Voice of Illinois State Redbirds Dick Luedke announces retirement
Dick Luedke started his career at WJBC in Bloomington in 1981, working as the companies Sports Director for 17 years. (Scott MIller/WJBC)By Jake FogalBLOOMINGTON-After 41 years in the broadcasting boo...
Feb 11, 2022
ICU beds full in McLean County as health officials report 137 new cases of COVID-19
The McLean County Health Department (MCHD) reported the new cases on Thursday. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Blake HaasBLOOMINGTON – ICU beds in McLean County are at capacity as local health of...
Feb 10, 2022
Danvers man killed in a car accident in rural Tazewell County
The accident remains under investigation. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Blake HaasMACKINAW – A Danvers man was killed in a car accident in rural Tazewell County on Wednesday.Tazewell County Cor...
Feb 10, 2022
The Salvation Army’s Red Kettle Campaign beats goal; raises $563K
WJBC’s Scott Miller served as the Salvation Army’s Chair for the 2021 Christmas Campaign. (Photo courtesy: Neil Doyle/WJBC) By Blake HaasBLOOMINGTON – The Salvation Army’s Red ...
Feb 10, 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
