Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
McLean County Coroner identifies Monday night homicide victim
The incident remains under investigation by the Bloomington Police Department and coroner’s office. (Facebook/City of Bloomington – Police)By Neil DoyleBLOOMINGTON – The victim from ...
Jan 26, 2022
State Fire Marshal stresses ​heating equipment and carbon monoxide safety
Illinois fire departments responded to nearly 11,000 carbon monoxide leaks in 2020. (WJBC file photo)By IIS RadioSPRINGFIELD – As you’re trying to stay warm this winter, the Illinois State...
Jan 26, 2022
Bloomington-Normal to host IHSA Competitive Dance State Finals
According to the Bloomington-Normal Area Convention and Visitors Bureau, over the course of the two-day event, nearly 6,000 people are expected to travel to the area. (WJBC file photo)By Neil DoyleBLO...
Jan 26, 2022
BPD probing Monday night homicide
Anyone with information should contact Detective Paul Jones at 309-434-2548 or at pjones@cityblm.org or contact Detective Pedro Diaz at 309-434-2532 or at pdiaz@cityblm.org. (WJBC file photo)By Neil D...
Jan 25, 2022
HCC seeking nominations for Distinguished Alumni Award
Nominations are being accepted through March 18 at heartland.edu. (Photo courtesy Heartland Community College) By Neil DoyleNORMAL – Heartland Community College is accepting nominations for its ...
Jan 25, 2022
Proposed Bloomington city budget includes tens of millions in reserves, plus Rivian revenue boost
At Monday night's city council meeting, government staffers said they expect to present a $269.1 million spending plan, up 7% or $17.4 million from the current fiscal year. (WJBC file photo)By HOI ABC...
Jan 25, 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
Illinois gas prices up 4 cents over the week
Gas prices in the state are 10 cents higher than a month ago and 98 cents higher than a year ago. (WJBC file photo)By Neil DoyleBLOOMINGTON – According to GasBuddy’s daily survey of over 4...
Jan 24, 2022
BFD: Pets dead after house fire in Bloomington
Bloomington fire crews were called Sunday around 1:50 p.m. to the 1300 block of South Oak Street. (Facebook/City of Bloomington – Fire)By Neil DoyleBLOOMINGTON – Multiple pets are dead aft...
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
