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Fugitive who ran from rural Hudson car crash still on the loose
On the sheriff’s department’s Facebook page, police released a new photograph of Brian Morgan, who’s wanted on several warrants in multiple counties. (Facebook/McLean County Sheriff&...
Sep 02, 2021
Missing ISU grad student Jelani Day’s loved ones continue search in Bloomington
Carmen Bolden Day, Jelani’s mother, said she last spoke to him Aug. 23. She said they were planning a family trip for Thanksgiving. (Photo courtesy HOI ABC)By HOI ABCBLOOMINGTON – Family m...
Sep 02, 2021
Bloomington man dies after DUI crash
Bloomington Police report the accident occurred on Saturday. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File)By Blake HaasBLOOMINGTON – Bloomington police report a Bloomington man died from injuries he suffered by a...
Sep 01, 2021
Hospitals nearing capacity in McLean County as officials report 95 new cases of COVID-19
McLean County health officials reported the new cases on Wednesday.(Photo courtesy: Advocate BroMenn Medical Center/Facebook)By Blake HaasBLOOMINGTON – Hospitals in the twin cities are near capa...
Sep 01, 2021
Illinois House lawmakers looking to address college student mental health needs like therapy dogs
Illinois State University’s therapy dog, Sage, started her “Junior” year with the university in 2021. (Photo courtesy: Illinois State University)By WJBC StaffSPRINGFIELD – Illi...
Sep 01, 2021
Illinois lawmakers sending a revised debated legislative district map to Gov. Pritzker
Democrats say dozens of public hears were held on redistricting and that the maps reflect the unique diversity of the state.(Photo courtesy: WJBC/File)By WJBC StaffSPRINGFIELD – Illinois lawmake...
Sep 01, 2021
Illinois Senate passes massive clean energy bill
The Illinois Senate passed the bill on Wednesday. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File)By WJBC StaffSPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Senate passed a massive clean energy bill early Wednesday morning.The measure...
Sep 01, 2021
Congresswoman Bustos introduces new bill to lower vehicle emissions
U.S. Rep Cheri Bustos. (Photo courtesy www.house.gov) By Blake Haas BLOOMINGTON – An Illinois congresswoman is looking to improve air quality around the state and increase the demand for biofuel...
Sep 01, 2021
Dr. Ezike on masks and vaccines
Illinois Department of Public Health Director Dr. Ngozi Ezike. (Twitter/BlueRoomStream) By Neil Doyle BLOOMINGTON – Some are frustrated with the indoor mask mandate in Illinois, but the state...
Sep 01, 2021
MFB sending disaster relief for those impacted by Hurricane Ida
There will be volunteer opportunities for the Bloomington-Normal community as disaster relief boxes will be assembled this week. (Facebook/Midwest Food Bank) By Neil Doyle NORMAL – Midwest Food ...
Sep 01, 2021
