Category Archives: Top Stories
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
Top McLean County Health Official says the majority of new COVID-19 cases are from unvaccinated people
McLean County Health Department Administrator Jessica McKnight. (Neil Doyle/WJBC)By Blake HaasBLOOMINGTON – According to McLean County’s top health official, most new cases of COVID-19 are...
Dec 01, 2021
Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum launches new membership campaign
Christina Shutt, executive director of the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum in Springfield, is helping launch a new "Team Lincoln" membership program, to replace the former program run ...
Dec 01, 2021
Local health leaders not yet sounding alarm on new COVID-19 variant
The new variant has yet to be detected in the United States. (Photo courtesy: HOI) By Blake HaasBLOOMINGTON – Local health leaders are not sounding the alarm just yet on the new COVID-19 variant...
Nov 30, 2021
Senator Durbin: “Too soon to judge” new COVID-19 variant Omicron
U.S. Dick Durbin. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Blake HaasBLOOMINGTON – Illinois’ Senior Senator says it’s still too soon to judge the new COVID-19 variant Omicron.The new variant, ...
Nov 30, 2021
