Category Archives: Local News
Lincoln College to close after 157-years
The school has a satellite location in Normal across from Heartland Community College. (Photo courtesy: Lincoln College/Facebook) By Blake HaasLINCOLN – After 157 years, Lincoln College is closi...
Mar 30, 2022
Better Business Bureau warns against postcard scam in Central IL
Mail fraud is punishable by a fine and imprisonment for up to 20 years. (Facebook/Better Business Bureau)By Jake FogalBLOOMINGTON-Fake postcards offering Walmart or Target gift savings have been repor...
Mar 30, 2022
Midwest Food Bank hosts 12th annual Share The Light event
Tickets for the dinner and live auction are priced at $75, and can be bought by calling MFB at 309-663-5350. The silent auction can be accessed by going to 2022MFBGala.giftsmart.com. (Midwest Food Ban...
Mar 30, 2022
BPD: Arrest made in Tuesday night shooting
Authorities say the shooting happened Tuesday around 7:18 p.m. in the 300 block of East Locust Street. (WJBC file photo)By Neil DoyleBLOOMINGTON – A Bloomington man was arrested for a shooting t...
Mar 30, 2022
Man shot in the arm from gunfire in Bloomington
Police have not made an arrest, and information about any suspects was not immediately available. (WJBC/File) By HOI ABCBLOOMINGTON – Bloomington Police are investigating a shooting that injured...
Mar 30, 2022
ISU and Bradley kick off “I-74” blood drive on Wednesday
To schedule an appointment to donate blood, visit redcrossblood.org. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Blake HaasNORMAL – Usually, Illinois State University and Bradley University square off on in ...
Mar 29, 2022
Mackinaw woman identified in Monday night fatal crash
The accident remains under investigation. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Blake HaasTAZEWELL – A Mackinaw woman died in a car crash late Monday night in East Peoria.According to a release, a moto...
Mar 29, 2022
Gov. Pritzker: “Across the state, crime is up”
Gov. Pritzker (left) spoke during a press conference on Tuesday. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Dave Dahl SPRINGFIELD – If you are on a ballot in 2022, you are talking about crime."Across the st...
Mar 29, 2022
MCMH announces 2022 History Makers
The awards will be presented during the museum's History Makers Gala on Wednesday, June 15 at the Bone Student Center at Illinois State University. (WJBC file photo)By Neil DoyleBLOOMINGTON – Th...
Mar 29, 2022
Bloomington City Council approves $13.87 million bid for west side pool and park upgrades
The council voted 7-2, accepting the $13.87 million bid submitted by contractor P.J. Hoerr. (Photo courtesy City of Bloomington)By HOI ABCBLOOMINGTON – Despite concerns about higher costs, the B...
Mar 29, 2022
