Category Archives: Top Stories
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
Teenager wounded in Bloomington shooting
Bloomington Police say a boy was injured during a shooting earlier this week. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Heart of Illinois ABC BLOOMINGTON – A shooting Monday night on Bloomington's near eas...
Dec 29, 2021
Hopedale Rescue Squad accepts donation from local medical group
(Left to Right)-Tim Barton-Hopedale Rescue Squad Assistant Chief, Emily Whitson-Hopedale Medical Complex COO, Brian Reed-Hopedale Rescue Squad Chief, and Aldo Rossi-Hopedale Rescue Squad Rig Officer. ...
Dec 28, 2021
Local Dr. says the best way to fight Omicron is to get the vaccine
Dr. John Wieland spoke with WJBC’s Todd WIneburner. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Blake HaasBLOOMINGTON – According to a local health leader, the best way to fight the new COVID-19 varian...
Dec 28, 2021
Inundated with sick patients, OSF HealthCare halts asymptomatic COVID-19 testing
The public can schedule a test online or find other information at OSF HealthCare's website. (Photo courtesy: HOI/ABC) By Heart of Illinois ABC BLOOMINGTON – Signaling the sharp increase in COVI...
Dec 28, 2021
