Category Archives: Top Stories
Flight intended for Springfield collides with another plane in Florida
There were no injuries in the incident. (Photo courtesy: anonymous)By Blake HaasPUNTA GORDA, Fla. – A flight intended for Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport in Springfield collided with another pla...
Dec 27, 2021
Fatigued hospital staffers lament latest COVID surge, beg for unvaccinated to get their shots
During the holidays, Kannaday said her staff urges people to consider home testing before gatherings, and consider celebrating in smaller-group settings. (Photo courtesy: Heart of Illinois ABC) By Hea...
Dec 27, 2021
Prices at the pump down over the past week
According to GasBuddy, prices at the pump are down over the past week. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Blake HaasBLOOMINGTON – Gas prices across Illinois continue to fall as the average price per...
Dec 27, 2021
Dan Brady issues statement concerning Satanic display in Illinois State Capitol
A Satanic display at the Illinois Capitol in Springfield. (Photo Courtesy of Dave Dahl).By Jake FogalFollowing the holiday display of a Satanic Temple that is currently in place at the Illinois State ...
Dec 23, 2021
Holiday shopping on rise this season
Karr says people this season have had money in their pockets and have been ready and willing to spend it. (WJBC file photo)By Dave DahlPandemic or not, your friends and family are unlikely to go witho...
Dec 23, 2021
State Farm donates $10K to The Baby Fold
State Farm Enterprise Risk Management Vice President Andrea Doss presents a $10,000 check to Aimee Beam, Vice President of The Baby Fold. (Heather Paul/Brand Promotions Specialist at State Farm.)By Ja...
Dec 22, 2021
McLean County’s top health official issues warnings for the holidays, says “this is serious”
McLean County Health Department Administrator Jessica McKnight spoke with WJBC’s Neil Doyle. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Blake HaasBLOOMINGTON – As hospitals in McLean County is near ca...
Dec 22, 2021
Congressman Davis is seeking reelection, not running for Gov.
U.S. Rep. Rodney Davis. (Photo courtesy: Rodney Davis) By RFD RadioSPRINGFIELD – Congressman Rodney Davis (R-Taylorville) is not running for Governor – instead, he will be up for re-electi...
Dec 22, 2021
Bloomington man accused of strangling and punching an eight-year-old family member
A bond hearing was held earlier this week. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Heart of Illinois ABC BLOOMINGTON – A man accused of strangling and punching an eight-year old family member in Blooming...
Dec 22, 2021
Livingston County man sentenced to 135 years in prison for sexually molesting a child
Cory Melvin, 35, was sentenced to prison on Tuesday. (Photo courtesy: HOI/ABC) By Heart of Illinois ABC LIVINGSTON COUNTY – A Livingston County man has been sentenced to 135 years behind bars fo...
Dec 22, 2021
