Category Archives: Local News
Bloomington and Normal set trick-or-treat hours
For those choosing to celebrate in person, Bloomington-Normal trick-or-treat hours will be 5 to 8 p.m., Sat., Oct. 31. (Twitter/City of Bloomington) By Neil DoyleBLOOMINGTON – Officials in ...
Oct 01, 2020
Greising addresses proposed graduated income tax
David Greising is president of the Chicago-based Better Government Association. (Dave Dahl/WJBC) By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – One of the people who cares about making Illinois government more ...
Oct 01, 2020
Casey’s introduces new logo
This is the first time Casey’s has updated its logo since 1968. (Photo courtesy Casey’s) By Neil DoyleBLOOMINGTON – Casey’s General Store is getting a new look as the comp...
Oct 01, 2020
ISU receives $4.3 million grant from U.S. Department of Education
The funding was awarded through the U.S. Department of Education's Supporting Effective Educator Development (SEED) Renewal program. (Facebook/Illinois State University) By Neil DoyleNORMAL ̵...
Oct 01, 2020
DeWitt County resident grows Illinois largest pumpkin in 2020
Henry Bartimus’ pumpkin weighed over 1,500 pounds. (Photo courtesy: Henry Bartimus/Facebook)By Blake HaasCLINTON – A DeWitt County resident has grown Illinois’ largest pumpkin in 202...
Oct 01, 2020
Bird in McLean County tests positive for West Nile virus
The health department reminds residents to avoid mosquito bites by reducing exposure, use insect repellent, and report dead birds and areas of stagnant water. (WJBC file photo) By Neil DoyleBLOOM...
Sep 29, 2020
MCHD encouraging residents to get a flu shot
Some symptoms that are similar between the flu and COVID include body aches, fever, and cough. (WJBC file photo) By Neil DoyleBLOOMINGTON – Local and state health officials are encouraging ...
Sep 29, 2020
Demolition of O’Neil Pool underway
O’Neil Pool is located at 1515 West Chestnut Street in Bloomington. (Photo City of Bloomington) By Neil DoyleBLOOMINGTON – Those who live on the west side of Bloomington may have noti...
Sep 29, 2020
Dry weather headlines USDA crop report
Crop statistician Mark Schleusener says it was a warm, dry week for farming. (WJBC file photo) By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – Warm, dry weather marked last week for Illinois farmers.The USDA cro...
Sep 29, 2020
Bloomington residents call for “Welcoming City” ordinance
During the Bloomington City Council meeting, the discussion of a public arts commission was tabled to develop a more specific plan of action. (Photo courtesy: HOI/ABC)By Heart of Illinois ABCBLOOMINGT...
Sep 29, 2020
