Category Archives: Local News
Bloomington farmers market goes to online orders, curbside pickup
Orders must be placed online by noon Thursday. (Facebook/Downtown Bloomington Farmers’ Market) By Neil Doyle BLOOMINGTON – The local farmers market has moved to an online and curbsi...
Apr 15, 2020
Bloomington gym owner gives members $40,000 worth of equipment so they could workout from home
Drew Whitted, Owner of Be Strong Gym in Bloomington. (Photo courtesy: Drew Whitted) By Blake Haas BLOOMINGTON – One local gym owner is turning homes across the twin-cities into personal fitness ...
Apr 15, 2020
MCHD Administrator: ‘We will not be going back to normal anytime soon’
McLean County Health officials say of the 82 cases, 59 have fully recovered. (Photo courtesy: McLean County Health Department) By Blake Haas BLOOMINGTON – Although McLean County Health officials...
Apr 15, 2020
Domestic argument leads to stabbing of a man near the Twin-Cities
Authorities, including those in McLean County, have noted a recent uptick in domestic violence incidents since Gov. JB Pritzker ordered Illinois residents to stay at home to control the spread of the ...
Apr 15, 2020
Health officials report 2 new COVID-19 cases in McLean County
The latest numbers in McLean County. (Graphic courtesy McLean County Health Department) By Neil DoyleBLOOMINGTON – There are now 81 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in McLean County.The McLean C...
Apr 14, 2020
Dietz explains how decisions are made during COVID-19 pandemic
ISU President Larry Dietz. (YouTube/Illinois State University) By Neil DoyleNORMAL – Classes online, virtual commencement ceremonies and most summer activities canceled, just some of the mo...
Apr 14, 2020
Gleason: Social distancing will have a lasting effect
Bloomington City Manager Tim Gleason. (WJBC file photo) By Neil DoyleBLOOMINGTON – What will city council meetings look like after the coronavirus pandemic?Bloomington City Manager Tim Glea...
Apr 14, 2020
BPD probing car burglary at Bloomington dealership
Anyone with information is asked to contact BPD Detective Moreland at 309-434-2359 or McLean County Crime Stoppers at 309-828-1111. (Facebook/Bloomington Police) By Neil Doyle BLOOMINGTON ̵...
Apr 14, 2020
Man posing as Peoria doctor accused of trying to steal thousands from Twin-Cities bank
Prosecutors will review the case before deciding on formal charges. (WJBC file photo) By HOI ABC BLOOMINGTON – A man faces identity theft and other charges for allegedly posing as a Peori...
Apr 14, 2020
UPDATED: Bloomington Police arrest arson suspect for south side house fire
Andrew Stanley, 37, of Bloomington. (Photo Bloomington Police Department) By HOI ABC and Neil Doyle BLOOMINGTON – A man is in custody for allegedly starting a fire Monday afternoon that c...
Apr 14, 2020
