Category Archives: Local News
Bloomington man arrested for gun and drug possession
Damoni Good, 25, of Bloomington. (Photo Bloomington Police Department) By Neil DoyleBLOOMINGTON – A Bloomington man was arrested Thursday morning and faces several gun and drug charges.Bloo...
Oct 30, 2020
IHSA Director: Gov. Pritzker decision “caught the board off guard”
IHSA Executive Director Craig Anderson. (Photo courtesy: IHSA)By Marc Strauss and Blake HaasBLOOMINGTON – The executive director of the IHSA says basketball has the green light to play during th...
Oct 29, 2020
Local officials will be pushing out a campaign to buy local, support local
Much of what makes us a unique and special community are these small businesses, said Normal Mayor Chris Koos. (Uptown Normal/Facebook) By Neil DoyleNORMAL – Normal Mayor Chris Koos says ma...
Oct 28, 2020
Rep. Brady: “Election night will look different”
State Rep. Dan Brady (R-Normal). (Scott Miller/WJBC)By Blake HaasBLOOMINGTON – Election night will look different this year, according to one Central Illinois lawmaker.With COVID-19 cases on the...
Oct 28, 2020
2 additional COVID-related deaths in McLean County
There have been 36-COVID related deaths in McLean County. (Graphic courtesy McLean County Health Department) By Neil DoyleBLOOMINGTON – The McLean County Health Department Wednesday reporte...
Oct 28, 2020
Free rides to continue on Connect Transit buses
Connect Transit’s Board of Trustees voted unanimously Tuesday night to suspend fare collection from November to March. (Photo courtesy: HOI/ABC)By Heart of Illinois ABCBLOOMINGTON – With n...
Oct 28, 2020
Gleason: Expected Mayor Renner’s decision to not seek third term
Bloomington City Manager Tim Gleason. (WJBC file photo) By Neil DoyleBLOOMINGTON – Last week, Bloomington Mayor Tari Renner announced he would not be running for a third term. City Manager ...
Oct 28, 2020
Coalition of religious and union leaders push for graduated income tax
Proponents for the constitutional amendemnt gathered outside the Sangamon County Complex in downtown Springfield. (Dave Dahl/WJBC) By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – With a week to go before the ele...
Oct 27, 2020
Pritzker, IDPH announce updated safety guidelines for winter sports
The updated guidance moves basketball from medium risk to high risk due to the close contact of players and indoor play. (WJBC file photo) By Neil DoyleCHICAGO – Gov. JB Pritzker and the Il...
Oct 27, 2020
Local police remind motorists about school zone safety
Officer Brad Park says drivers should never pass a stopped school bus while the red lights are flashing. (Normal PD/Twitter) By Neil DoyleNORMAL – Several schools in Bloomington-Normal have...
Oct 27, 2020
