Category Archives: Local News
Salvation Army of McLean County hosting annual fan drive
Open distribution will be happening next week, according to development director Angie Bubon.(Facebook/SalvationArmy)By Neil DoyleBLOOMINGTON – With the hot weather hitting central Illinois a lo...
Jun 16, 2022
School board welcomes new member, longtime superintendent bids farewell
District 87 School Board member Valeda Harvey. (Photo courtesy District 87)By HOI ABCBLOOMINGTON – District 87 School Board members on Wednesday appointed a local woman to join them on the board...
Jun 16, 2022
Unit 5 School Board considers public’s views on possible tax hike referendum, board backs statement on equity
Unit 5 School Board meeting at Normal West High School Wednesday night. (Unit 5 School District and Vimeo)By HOI ABCNORMAL – A former state lawmaker, working as a paid consultant for the Unit 5 ...
Jun 16, 2022
Normal Police announcing a change in traffic flow ahead of Tailgate N’ Tallboys festival
This is the first year for the festival in Bloomington at the Interstate Center. (Photo courtesy: Tailgate N’ Tallboys/Facebook) By Blake HaasNORMAL – Normal Police are changing the flow o...
Jun 15, 2022
Community donations flooding Washington Elementary garden following vandalism
It is still unknown who damaged the garden, but it is believed the incident took place between Wednesday afternoon and Thursday evening last week. (Photo Courtesy of Washington Elementary School Faceb...
Jun 15, 2022
Alabama man arrested for shots fired in Bloomington
BPD officers were able to locate physical evidence that a shooting had a occurred in the 1800 Block of Lincoln Street around 5:30 pm. (WJBC File Photo)By Jake FogalBLOOMINGTON – On Saturday, Blo...
Jun 15, 2022
IDPH to offer free COVID-19 Shield tests for the upcoming school year
About 258 districts throughout the state plus many private schools worked with Shield Illinois during this most recent academic year, utilizing the speedy saliva tests says the program's Beth Heller. ...
Jun 15, 2022
Hot weather tips from IEMA
Extreme heat is hitting many parts of Illinois, and it's important to use a little extra caution says IEMA spokesperson Kevin Sur. (WJBC file photo)By IIS RadioSPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Emergen...
Jun 15, 2022
Washington Elementary School garden vandalized
According to Washington Elementary School’s Facebook, the garden has been repositioned and replanted and is open for any donations from the public. (Photo Courtesy of Washington Elementary Schoo...
Jun 14, 2022
Wheat harvest underway in Illinois
Winter wheat harvested for grain was 3 percent, compared to the 5-year average of 9 percent. (WJBC File Photo)By USDASPRINGFIELD – There were 5.4 days suitable for field work during the week end...
Jun 14, 2022
