Category Archives: Headlines
Another COVID-19 testing site opens in Bloomington-Normal
Officials say for the safety of all those on-site, the test site is not available to those who walk up. (Photo courtesy: CDC) By Katherine Murphy NORMAL – Another COVID-19 testing site is coming...
Jun 10, 2020
‘We stand together’: NAACP rallies with local police chiefs and Sheriff to denounce the killing of George Floyd
During the rally, 250 people participated in an almost nine minute moment of silence to honor the life of George Floyd. (Photo courtesy: Blake Haas/WJBC) By Blake Haas BLOOMINGTON – At the Bloom...
Jun 08, 2020
Bloomington Public Library adding more hours to curbside pick up
The new hours are Monday through Thursday 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Friday and Saturday 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. (Photo courtesy: Bloomington Public Library/Facebook)By Katherine MurphyBLOOMINGTON – As the T...
Jun 08, 2020
Bloomington council to vote Monday on terminating arena contract with VenuWorks
The government has been paying VenuWorks $114.000 a year. (Photo courtesy: HOI)By Heart of Illinois ABCBLOOMINGTON – A separation agreement between the City of Bloomington and the company managi...
Jun 08, 2020
MCHD announces two new cases of COVID-19; encourages protesters at mass gatherings to get tested
The McLean County Health Department announced two new cases of COVID-19 on Friday. (Photo courtesy: McLean County Health Department) By Blake Haas BLOOMINGTON – McLean County Health Department A...
Jun 05, 2020
Bloomington man facing life threatening injuries after shooting on city’s east side
Bloomington Police say a Bloomington man was shot on the west side of Bloomington early Wednesday morning. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Blake Haas BLOOMINGTON – A 37-year old man was shot Wedn...
Jun 03, 2020 Bloomington Police. (Photo courtesy: Bloomington Police/Facebook)
McLean County Health Administrator warns of COVID-19 spike after protesters gather in twin-cities
McLean County Health Department Administrator Jessica McKnight (center). (Blake Haas/WJBC)By Blake HaasBLOOMINGTON – After more than 1,000 protesters gathered at the McLean County Law and Justic...
Jun 01, 2020
MCHD announces 11th COVID-19 death; countywide total increases to 212
On Tuesday, McLean County health officials announced two new cases of Coronavirus, moving the statewide total to 212. (Photo courtesy: McLean County Health Department)By Blake Haas BLOOMINGTON –...
May 26, 2020
High-speed pursuit ends with suspect’s car in Illinois River
Anthony Huynh. (Photo courtesy: Peoria Police) By AJ Harris and Blake Haas WOODFORD COUNTY – A Peoria man remains behind bars after a high-speed chase that ended with the man’s car in the ...
May 22, 2020
MCHD announces three more COVID-19 deaths
McLean County health officials announced three new COVID-19 deaths. (Photo courtesy: McLean County Health Department)By Blake HaasBLOOMINGTON – Three more McLean County residents have died from ...
May 21, 2020
