Category Archives: Local News
Unit 5 sees highest weekly COVID totals since classes started
Unit 5 is McLean County’s largest school district. (Facebook/McLean County U5)By Neil Doyle and HOI ABCNORMAL – Unit 5 is seeing an increase in COVID-19 cases and quarantines.According to ...
Sep 14, 2021
MCHD adds vaccine clinics at Grossinger Motors Arena
The first vaccine clinic will be this Thursday from 10am-3pm at Grossinger Motors Arena in Downtown Bloomington. (WJBC file photo)By Neil DoyleBLOOMINGTON -After shutting down the mass vaccination sit...
Sep 14, 2021
Bloomington council extends city’s utility shutoff ban to October 1, also back higher cost for O’Neil Park upgrades
Council member Tom Crumpler initially suggested the city should "err on the side of generosity" and grant an even longer extension. (WJBC file photo)By HOI ABCBLOOMINGTON – Bloomington's ban on ...
Sep 14, 2021
ISU Graduate Aims to Change Fire Prevention Regulations
Anyone that would like to learn how to use a fire extinguisher can speak reach out to the local fire department to get information about the preventative training. (Photo courtesy: Normal Fire Departm...
Sep 13, 2021
Central Illinois pumpkin producer seeing smaller harvest due to wet summer
Radar said the farm grows over 45 different kinds of pumpkins and gourds. (Photo courtesy: Radar Family Farms)By Blake HaasNORMAL – Halloween is around the corner, and pumpkin farmers are beginn...
Sep 13, 2021
Two people stabbed Thursday in Dwight; Livingston county man behind bars
Dwight Police report the stabbing occurred Thursday evening. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File)By Blake HaasDWIGHT – A Livingston County man is facing charges after investigators say he allegedly stabb...
Sep 10, 2021
Panel backs plans for truck stop, RV park in north Normal despite signage concerns
Town staffers are willing to make an exception because a tall sign is needed to attract motorists traveling on the interstate. (Photo Town of Normal)By HOI ABCNORMAL – Planners support a propose...
Sep 10, 2021
Pet adoptions soaring across central Illinois
A dog was recently adopted at the Central Illinois Humane Society animal shelter. (Photo courtesy: Central Illinois Humane Society animal shelter/Facebook)By Blake HaasNORMAL – Pet adoption is o...
Sep 09, 2021
Bloomington-Normal hospitals nearing capacity; officials report 35 new cases of COVID-19
McLean County Health officials report hospital beds in Bloomington-Normal are nearing capacity. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File)By Blake HaasBLOOMINGTON – McLean County hospitals are nearing capacity...
Sep 09, 2021
Bloomington Fire Dept. holding 9/11 memorial on Saturday honoring the 20-year anniversary
Bloomington Fire Chief Eric West spoke with WJBC’s Scott Miller. (Photo courtesy: Bloomington Fire Dept./Facebook)By Blake HaasBLOOMINGTON – Saturday marks 20-years since the terror attack...
Sep 09, 2021
