Category Archives: Local News
Normal Police asking for help in solving Von Maur theft investigation
Anyone with information are encouraged to contact Normal Police. (Photo courtesy: NPD/Facebook) By Blake HaasNORMAL – The Normal Police Department is continuing their ‘Manhunt Monday’...
Jan 24, 2022
Bond set at $1M for Bloomington man facing charges of torturing Bloomington woman
Court records indicate the victim said Wheeler’s violence has become extreme over the past several months, likely fueled by his methamphetamine addiction. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Blake Ha...
Jan 24, 2022
MCHD reports over 1,100 new cases of COVID-19 since Friday
The McLean County Health Department reported the new cases of COVID-19 on Monday. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Blake HaasBLOOMINGTON – Three more McLean County residents have died from COVID-1...
Jan 24, 2022
Illinois gas prices up 4 cents over the week
Gas prices in the state are 10 cents higher than a month ago and 98 cents higher than a year ago. (WJBC file photo)By Neil DoyleBLOOMINGTON – According to GasBuddy’s daily survey of over 4...
Jan 24, 2022
BFD: Pets dead after house fire in Bloomington
Bloomington fire crews were called Sunday around 1:50 p.m. to the 1300 block of South Oak Street. (Facebook/City of Bloomington – Fire)By Neil DoyleBLOOMINGTON – Multiple pets are dead aft...
Jan 24, 2022
Betty White Challenge raises over $2,000 for Miller Park Zoo
(Facebook/Miller Park Zoo)By Neil DoyleBLOOMINGTON – The Miller Park Zoo in Bloomington is thanking the community after $2,162 was raised during the Betty White Challenge.The challenge was to ho...
Jan 21, 2022
Illinois driver services facilities to reopen next week
As a reminder, the secretary of state’s office has extended all driver's license and ID card expiration dates to March 31, 2022. (Photo courtesy Google Maps)By Neil DoyleBLOOMINGTON – All ...
Jan 21, 2022
ISU reveals cost of supplying KN95 masks to all on campus
Administrators said recent data show KN95 masks provide a "heightened degree of protection. (WJBC file photo)By HOI ABCNORMAL – All students, faculty, and staff at Illinois State University are ...
Jan 21, 2022
Normal man facing 45 counts of child pornography
David Fry, 70, of Normal. (Photo courtesy: McLean County Jail) By Heart of Illinois ABC NORMAL – A 70-year old man from Normal has been arrested after a McLean County grand jury indicted him on ...
Jan 20, 2022
Heartland Community College signs off on new in-house security department
The board of directors signed off on the new department during their board meeting on Tuesday. (Photo courtesy: Heartland Community College) By Blake HaasBLOOMINGTON – The trustees at Heartland ...
Jan 20, 2022
