Category Archives: Local News
ISU program aims to clear slate for people with criminal past
This expungement clinic deals with many cases ranging from misdemeanors to felonies.(Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Heart of Illinois ABC NORMAL – A pilot program at Illinois State University is ...
Jun 29, 2021
COVID vaccine clinics will continue in Downtown Bloomington
Vaccine clinics will operate at Grossinger Motors Arena from July 1 through September 1.(Twitter/RepLaHood) By Neil Doyle BLOOMINGTON – The City of Bloomington and McLean County Health Departmen...
Jun 29, 2021
Numbers confirm what Illinois farmers can tell you – it’s wet!
Statewide, the average temperature was 71.0 degrees, 2.9 degrees below normal.(Facebook/IL Corn) By USDA SPRINGFIELD – There were 3.6 days suitable for field work during the week ending June 27,...
Jun 29, 2021
Teenager accused of punching McLean County correctional officer
Parks-Bullock was arrested on March 26, and has remained in jail after being charged with two counts each of attempted murder and aggravated battery by discharging a firearm.. (WJBC file photo) By HOI...
Jun 29, 2021
State Farm receiving more than 1,200 claims from weekend storms
As of Monday morning, State Farm is responding to 1,200 claims in Illinois from storm damage. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File)By Blake HaasBLOOMINGTON – A local insurance agency is reporting over 1,2...
Jun 28, 2021
Bloomington man facing drug and weapon charges after crashing into a squad car during a traffic stop
Jose Arizmendi, 32, of Bloomington. (Photo courtesy: Bloomington Police/Facebook)By Blake HaasBLOOMINGTON – A Bloomington man remains behind bars on gun, drugs, and traffic charges after authori...
Jun 28, 2021
Flooding causes significant damage at Home Sweet Home Ministries
Home Sweet Home Ministries is located at 303 East Oakland Avenue in Bloomington. (Facebook/Home Sweet Home Ministries)By Neil DoyleBLOOMINGTON – A local nonprofit sustained some significant dama...
Jun 28, 2021
Bloomington business badly damaged in weekend fire
Authorities say the building was unoccupied and no injuries were reported. The cause of the fire is still under investigation. (WJBC file photo) By Neil DoyleBLOOMINGTON – A Bloomington bus...
Jun 28, 2021
Interstate 55 badly damaged during severe storms
In a Facebook post, Mt. Hope-Funks Grove Fire Protection District says I-55 near McLean is closed indefinitely until the road is repaired and the bridges are inspected. (Facebook/Mt. Hope-Funks Grove ...
Jun 26, 2021
Heavy rain causes flooding in Bloomington-Normal
There were multiple reports of cars underwater Friday night due to torrential rain and significant flash flooding. This was a car on S. East Street near downtown Bloomington. (Photo courtesy Sara Palc...
Jun 26, 2021
