Category Archives: Local News
Tailgate N’ Tallboys coming to Bloomington
Tickets will go on sale Monday, October 11 at TailgateNTallboys.com. Festival artist announcements will start on October 18. (Photo courtesy of Tailgate N' Tallboys)By Neil DoyleBLOOMINGTON – Ta...
Oct 01, 2021
DeBrazza monkey exhibit opens at Miller Park Zoo
The new exhibit, built between the Flamingos and the Carousel, houses a male and female DeBrazza monkey and a Red-flanked Duiker (small antelope). (WJBC file photo)By Blake HaasBLOOMINGTON – Tha...
Oct 01, 2021
Midwest states partner to build electric vehicle ‘charging’ sites as Rivian ramps up production in Normal
The agreement also calls for the entire region to take advantage of federal funding opportunities and "create a welcoming environment for economic development and innovation around EVs." (Scott Miller...
Oct 01, 2021
MCHD reports 64 new cases of COVID-19
The McLean County Health Department reported the new cases on Thursday. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Blake HaasBLOOMINGTON – Since Wednesday, the McLean County Health Department reports 64 new...
Sep 30, 2021
Jelani Day tribute moved from Uptown Normal, town pledges to find another site
The town posted a notice at the site. It said the town "recognizes this piece as an expression of grief over a tragic situation and respectfully preserved the tribute." (Photo courtesy HOI ABC)By HOI ...
Sep 30, 2021
Man shown in video no longer considered suspect in Jelani Day’s death
Last Thursday, authorities confirmed a body found in the south bank of the Illinois River was Jelani Day. (Photo courtesy: Heart of Illinois ABC) By Heart of Illinois ABC PERU – Authorities inve...
Sep 29, 2021
Town of Normal offers water bill assistance as moratorium reaches final days
A release from the Town of Normal said approximately 1,300 accounts have nearly $650,000 in outstanding balances. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Blake Haas and Heart of Illinois ABCMCLEAN COUNTY ̵...
Sep 29, 2021
Fall pumpkin harvest “surprisingly good” after wet summer
John Ackerman with Ackerman Family Farms spoke with WJBC’s Marc Strauss. (Photo courtesy: Ackerman Family Farms/Facebook) By Blake HaasMORTON – In the pumpkin capital of the world, the pum...
Sep 29, 2021
Mayor Koos on his test drive at Rivian
Normal Mayor Chris Koos touring the Rivian plant earlier this week. (Scott Miller/WJBC)By Neil DoyleNORMAL – Normal Mayor Chris Koos was one of several local leaders who got to test drive Rivian...
Sep 29, 2021
Several Bloomington flood victims threaten lawsuit if city does not pay up
Local attorney Will Mahrt told our news partner Heart of Illinois ABC he represents 10 homeowners in the Eastgate neighborhood, and in an area west of downtown near Miller Park. (Photo courtesy Sara P...
Sep 29, 2021
