Category Archives: Top Stories
NPD: Watch out for ‘porch pirates’ during the holiday season
According to CNBC, over $25 million worth of goods is stolen or lost across the United States each day. (Photo courtesy: Pixabay) By Blake HaasNORMAL – As the holidays quickly approach, the Norm...
Dec 06, 2021
Local health officials report three more COVID-related deaths since Friday
McLean County Health officials reported the new cases on Monday.(Facebook/McLean County Health Department)By Blake HaasBLOOMINGTON – Three more McLean County residents have died from COVID-19, a...
Dec 06, 2021
State’s commission on discrimination and hate crimes has heard from the people on the front lines – high school students
Serena Thakkar, a student at St Charles East High School, says procedures at her school are lacking. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Dave Dahl SPRINGFIELD – A two-hour online town hall is an exam...
Dec 06, 2021
Man facing charges in McLean County after allegedly caught with handgun and ammunition at CIRA airport screening
Police arrested Dean at CIRA airport on Friday. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Blake HaasBLOOMINGTON – A man remains behind bars in McLean County after TSA agents allege he attempted to bring a ...
Dec 04, 2021
Bloomington Police investigating Thursday night shooting
Anyone with information is encouraged to contact Bloomington Police. (Photo courtesy: Flickr) By Blake HaasBLOOMINGTON – Bloomington police are asking for the public’s help in solving a &#...
Dec 04, 2021
District 87 chief seeks to ban critic from school property for threatening tirade after board meeting
McCurdy's appearance on any District 87 property would lead to his arrest for trespassing, the superintendent said. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Heart of Illinois ABC BLOOMINGTON – A Clinton m...
Dec 03, 2021
Police: Woman hit by vehicle, pinned against building in north Bloomington Thursday
A police report was not available to indicate whether the vehicle's driver was ticketed for the crash. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Heart of Illinois ABC BLOOMINGTON – A 30-year old woman was ...
Dec 02, 2021
Bloomington City Manager tabbed to serve on national board
Bloomington City Manager Tim Gleason. (Photo courtesy: City of Bloomington/YouTube) By Blake HaasBLOOMINGTON – One of the top leaders in the City of Bloomington has added a national role to his ...
Dec 02, 2021
Local financial advisor says the stock market could be rocky due to new COVID-19 variant
Kevin Kingston with Savant Wealth Management spoke with WJBC’s Todd Wineburner. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Blake HaasBLOOMINGTON – According to a local financial advisor, the new COVID...
Dec 02, 2021
Medical students in Springfield organize shoe collection and giveaways for grade school students
The collection and giveaway process is part of a national program called “Shoes That Fit.” (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – With all they have going on, medical ...
Dec 02, 2021
