Category Archives: Headlines
District 87 students receive more time to get immunizations
Kids won’t be allowed to attend school after October 15 without proof they’ve had their immunizations and physicals. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File)By Heart of Illinois ABCBLOOMINGTON – ...
Jun 11, 2020
ISU President Dietz: ‘We are open for business’
Illinois State University President Larry Dietz said Dining facilities and university housing will be open, but with some restrictions. (Photo courtesy: ISU) By Blake Haas NORMAL – With Illinois...
Jun 11, 2020
Mayor Renner: ‘We will not defund the police’
Bloomington Mayor Tari Renner said there is little support from the Bloomington city council to defund the police. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Blake Haas BLOOMINGTON – As protesters call for ...
Jun 10, 2020
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
