Category Archives: Local News
Travel agent applauds Pres. Biden’s decision to let vaccinated immigrants into U.S.
The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) reports 1.9 million travelers hit the sky’s in the past week, compared to 2.5 million in 2019. (Facebook/Central Illinois Regional Airport)By Bla...
Sep 24, 2021
Bloomington Police investigating early morning shooting
Anyone with information is encouraged to contact Bloomington Police. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Blake HaasBLOOMINGTON – Bloomington Police detectives are probing a shooting incident early Fr...
Sep 24, 2021
Wrongful death suit against Bloomington nursing home to be tried locally instead of federal court
Eleven residents of Bloomington Rehabilitation and Health Care Center died during a COVID outbreak early in the pandemic. (Photo courtesy Heart of Illinois ABC) By HOI ABCBLOOMINGTON – Relatives...
Sep 23, 2021
One Bloomington High School student expelled following brawl that left officer hospitalized
The hearings will continue on Thursday. (Photo courtesy: HOI/ABC)By Heart of Illinois ABCBLOOMINGTON – Following the brawl at Bloomington High School last Monday that sent a school resource offi...
Sep 22, 2021
Wisconsin man involved in U.S. 51 standoff in Macon County post bond
According to court records, Thurman is facing a variety of charges. (Photo courtesy: DeWitt County Sheriff’s Office/Facebook)By Blake HaasCLINTON – A Wisconsin man involved in a standoff o...
Sep 22, 2021
IDNR, DeWitt Sheriff’s Office recover body from Clinton Lake
The DeWitt County Sheriff’s Office responded to Clinton Lake for reports of a floating body on Tuesday. (Facebook/DeWitt Sheriff)By Blake HaasCLINTON – The body of an older Clinton man was...
Sep 22, 2021
NPD: Car and catalytic converter theft on the rise
Speaking with WJBC’s Marc Strauss, Normal Public Information Officer Brad Park said car theft is on the rise. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File)By Blake HaasNORMAL – Car theft is on the rise in t...
Sep 22, 2021
BPD still investigating and seeking leads for missing person Jelani Day
Anyone with information about Jelani Day is asked to contact BPD Detective Paul Jones at 309-434-2548 or at Pjones@cityblm.org. (Photo courtesy Bloomington Police Department)By Neil DoyleBLOOMINGTON &...
Sep 22, 2021
Heartland sees enrollment increase
The enrollment of 1,425 new students returned Heartland to pre-pandemic numbers.(Facebook/Heartland Community College)By Neil DoyleNORMAL – Heartland Community College saw its enrollment go up b...
Sep 22, 2021
McLean County Nursing Home workers offered bonuses for getting COVID shots
The money is coming from state's portion of the American Rescue Plan's payments to long-term care providers. The McLean County Nursing Home is receiving just over $113,000. (Facebook/Illinois National...
Sep 22, 2021
