Category Archives: Top Stories
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
Illinois State app ‘Safe Redbirds’ a resource for campus
Safe Redbirds was developed by Emergency Management and its campus partners to promote and address safety of the campus community. (Illinois State University photo).By Jake FogalBLOOMINGTON- Illinois ...
Jan 26, 2022
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
