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Bloomington man arrested for drugs and active warrant
Michael Oates, 49, of Bloomington. (Photo Bloomington Police Department) By Neil DoyleBLOOMINGTON – A Bloomington man was arrested Sunday for an active McLean County warrant and drug charge...
Syndicated Author Aug 10, 2021

Central Illinois under a heat advisory Tuesday
A reminder to drink plenty of water and do not leave children or pets unattended in vehicles. (WJBC file photo) By Neil DoyleLINCOLN – A heat advisory is in effect until 7 p.m. Tuesday for ...
Syndicated Author Aug 10, 2021

Illinois corn and soybean progress is above average
Corn condition was rated 2 percent very poor, 4 percent poor, 15 percent fair, 55 percent good, and 24 percent excellent. (WJBC file photo)From USDASPRINGFIELD – There were 6.2 days suitable for...
Syndicated Author Aug 10, 2021

LCHD reports a “sharp increase” in COVID-19 cases; the county reports 83 new cases and one death
The health department reported the new cases on Monday. (Facebook/Livingston County Health Department)By Blake HaasLIVINGSTON COUNTY – The Livingston County Health Department reports a “sh...
Syndicated Author Aug 09, 2021

Man pleads guilty to Bloomington murder, prosecutors indicate killer’s aim was to steal victim’s video gambling winnings
Larry Knell, 44, of Normal. (Photo courtesy: Heart of Illinois ABC)By Heart of Illinois ABCBLOOMINGTON – A man from Normal has pleaded guilty to killing a Bloomington man who authorities say suf...
Syndicated Author Aug 09, 2021

IDHS working with restaurants in DeWitt County to accept food stamps
IDHS working with restaurants in DeWitt County to accept food stamps. (Photo courtesy: IDHS/Facebook)By Blake HaasDEWITT COUNTY – The Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS) is looking for ...
Syndicated Author Aug 09, 2021

Bloomington Police Chief search narrowed down to two candidates
Bloomington City Manager Tim Gleason. (YouTube/City of Bloomington)By Blake HaasBLOOMINGTON – The search for a new Chief of Police in Bloomington is nearing an end as the selection committee has...
Syndicated Author Aug 09, 2021

Debunking myths, disliking mandates
Rep. Adam Niemerg. (Photo courtesy: Dave Dahl/WJBC)By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – The variant is new, but the message is the same: get vaccinated.Chicago public health commissioner Dr. Alison Arwady ...
Syndicated Author Aug 09, 2021

Escapee’s family speaks out after he pleas not guilty in court
Cody’s mom, Michelle Hagy, wanted to send her son a message on Thursday. (Photo courtesy: Heart of Illinois ABC)By Heart of Illinois ABCFULTON COUNTY – Two men who escaped from the Fulton ...
Syndicated Author Aug 06, 2021

I-Cash program returns $226 million in unclaimed property
Illinois Treasurer Michael Frerichs. (WJBC File Photo)By WJBC StaffSPRINGFIELD – One of the state's oldest consumer-protection initiatives returned $226 million in lost and misplaced money to an...
Syndicated Author Aug 06, 2021