Category Archives: Top Stories
Illinois House Republicans raising concerns over new vaccine mandate in Chicago
House GOP members say the new mandate will stifle tourism. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By IIS and Blake HaasSPRINGFIELD – Illinois House Republicans are raising concerns about the new vaccine ma...
Jan 04, 2022
John Milhiser announces bid for Illinois secretary of state
John Milhiser, who was U.S. attorney for central Illinois under President Trump. (Photo courtesy: Dave Dahl/WJBC) By Dave Dahl SPRINGFIELD – There's a new candidate on the Republican side for Il...
Jan 04, 2022
Illinois’ doctor-in-chief says COVID remains something to take seriously
Illinois Department of Public Health Director Dr. Ngozi Ezike. (Twitter/BlueRoomStream)By Dave Dahl SPRINGFIELD – It’s the same advice from Illinois Department of Public Health director Dr...
Jan 03, 2022
BPD: 14-year old facing weapon charges after shooting on Bloomington’s near east side
Bloomington Police Chief Simington says investigators have recovered five weapons already in 2022. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Blake HaasBLOOMINGTON – A 14-year old juvenile remains behind ba...
Jan 03, 2022
Scott Miller Show Donut donates proceeds to local Boys&Girls Club
Scott Miller’s donut can be found on weekends at Denny’s Donuts and Bakery at 1107 South Main Street in Bloomington.By Jake FogalBLOOMINGTON- About 10 months ago, Denny’s Doughnuts a...
Dec 30, 2021
Bloomington Salvation Army falls $12K short of the red kettle campaign goal
With other sources, 87% of the Christmas goal was raised. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Heart of Illinois ABC BLOOMINGTON – Christmas Eve marked the final day of ringing bells and Red Kettles, ...
Dec 30, 2021
Michigan man pronounced dead in overnight I-55 crash
The deadly crash occurred late Tuesday night. (Photo/WjBC File)By Jake FogalBLOOMINGTON – The McLean County Coroners Office has announced Kalamazoo, Michigan resident, Rickey M. Washington Jr., ...
Dec 29, 2021
IL Secretary of State departments closing amid COVID-19 uptick statewide starting Jan. 3 for two weeks
Secretary of State Jesse White is encourages the public to visit ilsos.gov for online services. (Photo courtesy: Pixabay)By HOI ABCHeart of Illinois(ABC)-All Secretary of State departments a...
Dec 29, 2021
Overnight crash on I-55 leaves one dead in McLean County
The crash remains under investigation. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Blake HaasBLOOMINGTON – A person died in a car crash on Interstate 55 near milepost 154 in McLean County Tuesday evening.Acc...
Dec 29, 2021
Tazewell County Coroner identifies victim of Christmas morning crash
Toxicology results are pending. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Blake HaasTAZEWELL COUNTY – The Tazewell County Coroner’s Office has identified the victim of a single-vehicle accident on Ch...
Dec 29, 2021
