Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
20-year old killed by gunfire in early Saturday morning shooting in Bloomington
Anyone with information is encouraged to contact Bloomington Police. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Blake HaasBLOOMINGTON – A 20-year old man is dead after a shooting early Saturday morning in t...
Feb 12, 2022
Gov. Pritzker: Freeze on gas tax due to high inflation
Gov. Pritzker. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – The governor's concern about the price of gasoline represents a shift since nine months ago.While gas cost more than three do...
Feb 11, 2022
Heyworth woman charged along with her husband in jury harassment case
Rosa Toledo, 32, turned herself in Thursday afternoon, said McLean County Sheriff Jon Sandage. Investigators had a warrant for her arrest. (Photo courtesy: McLean County Jail) By Heart of Illinois ABC...
Feb 11, 2022
Prestigious honor given to ISU history scholar who studied Bloomington-Normal’s ‘hidden truth’
Dr. Mark Wyman (Photo courtesy: McLean County Museum of History/HOI ABC) By Heart of Illinois ABC NORMAL – The Illinois State Historical Society has chosen Illinois State University Distinguishe...
Feb 11, 2022
McLean County man charged with harassing jurors in his domestic violence trial
The McLean County Jail reported Abdullah posted $15,000 cash bail and was released Wednesday evening. He was ordered to appear in court for his arraignment February 25. (WJBC file photo)By HOI ABCBLOO...
Feb 10, 2022
Bill aiming to protect young sexual assault victims in court crafted by area lawmaker, local prosecutor
State’s Attorney Don Knapp. (Photo courtesy: Heart of Illinois ABC) By Heart of Illinois ABC BLOOMINGTON – A Central Illinois lawmaker and McLean County's chief prosecutor hope to protect ...
Feb 09, 2022
Lane reduction in Normal for water improvements
The lane reduction is expected to be completed by end of day on Friday. (WJBC file photo)By WJBC StaffNORMAL – Beginning Wednesday, at the intersection of College Avenue and Towanda Avenue there...
Feb 09, 2022
U.S. Transportation Secretary to visit Bloomington-Normal
U.S. Trasnporation Secretary Pete Buttigieg will visit the Bloomington-Normal metropolitan area on Saturday. (Facebook/Secretary Pete Buttigieg)By Neil DoyleBLOOMINGTON – U.S. Transportatio...
Feb 09, 2022
12 horses dead after barn fire outside Bloomington
The cause of the fire has not been determined. (Photo courtesy HOI ABC)By HOI ABCMCLEAN COUNTY – 12 horses are dead and another one is in veterinary care after a fire ripped through a barnyard S...
Feb 07, 2022
ISP: ‘Dangerous criminal’ behind bars in Peoria
Carlos Jones, 43, of Peoria. (Photo courtesy: Peoria Police) By Blake HaasPEORIA – A 43-year old Peoria man, who was considered ‘armed and dangerous’ after allegedly shooting at a po...
Feb 05, 2022
