Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
Woman wounded by gunfire on Bloomington’s east side
The woman was taken to a local hospital. Her condition is not known, and police said there have been no arrests. (WJBC file photo) By HOI ABCBLOOMINGTON – Bloomington Police say a woman was woun...
Sep 28, 2021
Local Dr. explains booster vaccine; President and Sen. Dick Durbin first to roll up sleeves
Dr. John Wieland, Medical Director of Acute Care Services at Carle BroMenn Medical Center. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File)By Blake HaasBLOOMINGTON – Many Americans rolled up their sleeves for the th...
Sep 27, 2021
Illinois gas prices down six cents over the week
According to GasBuddy price reports, gas in Illinois is almost three cents lower than a month ago but still a dollar more expensive compared to this time last year. (WJBC file photo) By Neil DoyleBLOO...
Sep 27, 2021
Decades-old McLean County murder case to be featured on true crime series
Bart McNeil. (Photo courtesy Illinois Department of Corrections) By HOI ABCBLOOMINGTON – A decades-old McLean County murder case is now receiving national attention as it is set to premier on a ...
Sep 27, 2021
Jelani Day’s mother speaks out about the search process
Carmen Bolden Day shared shared what she endured during the search for her son. (Photo courtesy: HOI/ABC) By Heart of Illinois ABC BLOOMINGTON – After the LaSalle County coroner confirmed the bo...
Sep 25, 2021
Bloomington council to consider 2.5% pay raise for city manager
Bloomington City Manager Tim Gleason. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Heart of Illinois ABC BLOOMINGTON – Bloomington's city manager continues to get glowing reviews from elected leaders, who are...
Sep 25, 2021
Connect Transit temporarily reducing service frequency
Connect Transit will reduce service frequency starting Sept. 26. (WJBC file photo)By Neil DoyleNORMAL – Due to a driver shortage, Connect Transit will be temporarily reducing services starting n...
Sep 24, 2021
Suspect in fatal Bloomington shooting brought back from Minnesota for trial
Kentrell Brown, 18, faces three murder charges for the shooting March 7 that killed Natwan Nash, 26, of Bloomington. (Photo Bloomington Police Department)By HOI ABCBLOOMINGTON – Bloomington Poli...
Sep 24, 2021
Apple ‘n Pork Festival returns this weekend in Clinton
The Apple ‘n Pork Festival is free to attend and will be held Saturday and Sunday from 9am-5pm at the C.H. Moore Homestead Museum.(Facebook/Apple ‘n Pork Festival)By Neil DoyleCLINTON R...
Sep 23, 2021
Wrongful death suit against Bloomington nursing home to be tried locally instead of federal court
Eleven residents of Bloomington Rehabilitation and Health Care Center died during a COVID outbreak early in the pandemic. (Photo courtesy Heart of Illinois ABC) By HOI ABCBLOOMINGTON – Relatives...
Sep 23, 2021
