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Tazewell County Coroner identifies victim of Christmas morning crash
Toxicology results are pending. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Blake HaasTAZEWELL COUNTY – The Tazewell County Coroner’s Office has identified the victim of a single-vehicle accident on Ch...
Dec 29, 2021
Dan Brady issues statement concerning Satanic display in Illinois State Capitol
A Satanic display at the Illinois Capitol in Springfield. (Photo Courtesy of Dave Dahl).By Jake FogalFollowing the holiday display of a Satanic Temple that is currently in place at the Illinois State ...
Dec 23, 2021
$2 million from the estate of Chicago World War II vet is going to various charities
Illinois Treasurer Mike Frerichs (podium). (Facebook/Treasurer Mike Frerichs)By IIS RadioSPRINGFIELD – Several non-profit groups are getting an early Christmas present on behalf of a Chicago Wor...
Dec 23, 2021
ISP reminds drivers about the state’s ‘Move Over’ law
So far this year, 22 state police squad cars have been hit by Scott's Law violators, injuring 13 troopers. (Facebook/Illinois State Police)By IIS RadioSPRINGFIELD – This is Scott's Law Day in Il...
Dec 23, 2021
State Farm donates $10K to The Baby Fold
State Farm Enterprise Risk Management Vice President Andrea Doss presents a $10,000 check to Aimee Beam, Vice President of The Baby Fold. (Heather Paul/Brand Promotions Specialist at State Farm.)By Ja...
Dec 22, 2021
Miller Park Zoo reopens Katthoefer Animal Building, four big cats have recovered from COVID-19
The Miller Park Zoo is located at 1020 S. Morris Ave. in Bloomington. (WJBC file photo)By Neil DoyleBLOOMINGTON – The Katthoefer Animal Building at the Miller Park Zoo will re-open Wednesday, De...
Dec 22, 2021
Baby Baphomet takes its place alongside a Christmas tree, Nativity, and menorah in Capitol Rotunda
In addition to the various displays, there stands a large sign from the Secretary of State's office explaining how all of it is legal. (Photo courtesy: Dave Dahl/WJBC) By Dave Dahl SPRINGFIELD –...
Dec 20, 2021
Hospitalization for COVID-19 down in McLean County; health officials report 303 new cases of COVID-19
The McLean County Health Department reported the new cases on Monday. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Blake HaasBLOOMINGTON – As cases of the new COVID-19 variant Omicron spread, local health off...
Dec 20, 2021
Prices at the pump down over the past week
Prices across the state are down over the past week. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Blake HaasBLOOMINGTON – Just in time for the holidays, gas prices across Illinois have fallen in the past week...
Dec 20, 2021
‘Wreaths Across America’ comes to Bloomington
Cemetery Manager Misty Porter says the evergreen has taken part in this event – known as 'Wreaths Across America' for four years. (Photo courtesy HOI ABC)By HOI ABCBLOOMINGTON – The Evergr...
Dec 20, 2021
