Category Archives: Top Stories
The candidate for state treasurer wants to combine that office with the state comptroller
State Rep. Tom Demmer (R-Dixon). (Photo courtesy: Dave Dahl) By Dave Dahl SPRINGFIELD – A candidate for state treasurer wants to combine that office with that of state comptroller. But it was co...
Jan 26, 2022
New legislation reinstates the death penalty
Representative Blaine Wilhour of Effingham plans to file a bill in the house bringing back capital punishment for these crimes against law enforcement. (WJBC/Dave Dahl)By Jake FogalNew legislation rei...
Jan 26, 2022
Bloomington man facing weapon charges after weekend shooting
Javares L. Hudson, 21, of Bloomington. (Photo courtesy: HOI/ABC) By Blake HaasBLOOMINGTON – A Bloomington man remains behind bars on multiple weapon charges as Police say he played a role in a s...
Jan 24, 2022
Normal Police asking for help in solving Von Maur theft investigation
Anyone with information are encouraged to contact Normal Police. (Photo courtesy: NPD/Facebook) By Blake HaasNORMAL – The Normal Police Department is continuing their ‘Manhunt Monday’...
Jan 24, 2022
Bond set at $1M for Bloomington man facing charges of torturing Bloomington woman
Court records indicate the victim said Wheeler’s violence has become extreme over the past several months, likely fueled by his methamphetamine addiction. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Blake Ha...
Jan 24, 2022
MCHD reports over 1,100 new cases of COVID-19 since Friday
The McLean County Health Department reported the new cases of COVID-19 on Monday. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Blake HaasBLOOMINGTON – Three more McLean County residents have died from COVID-1...
Jan 24, 2022
Local Dr. expects a national Omicron peak early next week
Dr. Vidya Sundareshan (Photo courtesy: Dave Dahl/WJBC) By Dave Dahl SPRINGFIELD – If you have delta, you probably have omicron."We have about 95 percent or over circulating strain is omicron, ra...
Jan 21, 2022
U of I report says bankruptcy filings down during COVID-19 pandemic
Bob Lawless, a law professor at the University of Illinois, studies consumer credit and says bankruptcy filings are actually down during the pandemic. (Photo courtesy: University of Illinois) By Dave ...
Jan 21, 2022
Normal man facing 45 counts of child pornography
David Fry, 70, of Normal. (Photo courtesy: McLean County Jail) By Heart of Illinois ABC NORMAL – A 70-year old man from Normal has been arrested after a McLean County grand jury indicted him on ...
Jan 20, 2022
Heartland Community College signs off on new in-house security department
The board of directors signed off on the new department during their board meeting on Tuesday. (Photo courtesy: Heartland Community College) By Blake HaasBLOOMINGTON – The trustees at Heartland ...
Jan 20, 2022
