Category Archives: Top Stories
McLean County man charged with cocaine, meth trafficking considered one of the area’s biggest dealers
Authorities said the vice unit arrested Holmes when he returned to the Twin Cities after an out-of-state drug run. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Heart of Illinois ABC BLOOMINGTON – A Bloomingto...
Feb 03, 2022
Omicron variant is now the predominant COVID-19 variant in central Illinois
Reditus Laboratories said the latest sequencing testing showed the Omicron variant is now the predominant variant. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Blake Haas BLOOMINGTON - According to a cen...
Feb 02, 2022
Over 1,800 snow plows stand at the ready across Illinois
Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) spokesman Paul Wappel says the trucks are ready to hit the road. (Photo courtesy: Twitter/IDOT) By Blake Haas and RFD RadioBLOOMINGTON – Over 1,800 s...
Feb 01, 2022
Corn Belt Energy warning of new phone scam
In a news release, Corn Belt Energy said they are not merging with Ameren. (Photo courtesy: Corn Belt Energy/Facebook) By Blake HaasBLOOMINGTON – One of the top electricity companies in central ...
Feb 01, 2022
Secretive charges exposes Big Energy companies
What better way for consumer groups to make their case against Big Energy than to bring out a woman who is struggling to keep up with her payments to keep warm? (Photo Courtesy of Senator Cristina Cas...
Jan 31, 2022
City of Bloomington announces lane closures near downtown
Beginning immediately, two eastbound lanes of East Street, and the westbound lane of Washington Street, will be closed to all traffic due to water work. (Photo courtesy: Flickr/File)By Jake FogalThe C...
Jan 31, 2022
Shots fired, burglary incidents keep Bloomington Police busy over weekend
Bloomington saw two incidents of shots fired on Saturday, January 29 – the first at around 7:10 p.m. in the 300 block of South Western Avenue, according to a release. By HOI ABCBLOOMINGTON (Hear...
Jan 31, 2022
Man in McLean County facing felony charges after allegedly crashing into an ISP squad car while intoxicated
A McLean County judge set Biddle’s bond at $3,000. (Photo courtesy: Illinois State Police/Facebook) By Blake HaasBLOOMINGTON – A 36-year old man is facing multiple felony charges in McLean...
Jan 31, 2022
Gas prices have been on the rise over the past week
According to GasBuddy, prices at the pump are up over the past week. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Blake HaasBLOOMINGTON – In the latest gas report, prices at the pump are up over the past week...
Jan 31, 2022
Annual Night in a Car event is back on Feb. 4th
In 2021, 300 people participated in Night In A Car including individuals, families and church groups to see if they could brave the cold and survive in their cars for one night. (Facebook, Home Sweet ...
Jan 28, 2022
