Category Archives: Local News

One person stabbed Tuesday night in Bloomington
At this time, no arrests have been made, according to Bloomington police. (Facebook/City of Bloomington – Police)By Neil DoyleBLOOMINGTON – Police are investigating a stabbing that happene...
Syndicated Author Nov 29, 2023

City of Bloomington announces new fire chief
He will succeed Eric West, who was named Bloomington fire chief in 2021. He announced his retirement in September with his last day come on Dec. 7. (Facebook/Bloomington Township Fire Department)By WM...
Syndicated Author Nov 28, 2023

Mackinaw teen to appear in court next week for ‘review’ of murder case
According to the order signed Monday by the judge, both sides agreed to next week's hearing. (Photo courtesy: Flickr)By WMBD-TVPEKIN – Another day in court for a Mackinaw teenager resulted in an...
Syndicated Author Nov 27, 2023

UPDATE: Pair of Bloomington men facing first-degree murder charges after weekend shooting
The pair were formally charged Monday afternoon. (Photo courtesy: McLean County Sheriff’s Office/Facebook) By Blake HaasBLOOMINGTON - Two Bloomington men are behind bars in McLean County after a...
Syndicated Author Nov 27, 2023

UPDATE: Pair of Bloomington men facing first-degree murder charges after weekend shooting
The pair face a variety of charges including first-degree murder. (Photo courtesy: McLean County Sheriff’s Office/Facebook) By Blake Haas BLOOMINGTON – Two Bloomington men are behind bars ...
Syndicated Author Nov 27, 2023

NPD asking for help in locating missing woman
Julie Harris (pictured) was last seen last December. (Photo courtesy: NPD/Facebook) By Blake Haas NORMAL – Authorities in Normal need the public’s help in finding a woman who went missing ...
Syndicated Author Nov 27, 2023

Illinois fuel prices decline in latest gas report
The cheapest station in the state stands at $2.73 a gallon while the most expensive was $4.84. (Flickr)By Jake FogalBLOOMINGTON – Average gasoline prices in Illinois have fallen 8.7 cents in the...
Syndicated Author Nov 27, 2023

Bloomington Police asking for help in solving residential burglary cases
Anyone with information is encouraged to contact Bloomington Police. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) Blake Haas BLOOMINGTON – Bloomington police are asking for the public’s help in solving sev...
Syndicated Author Nov 22, 2023

Local nonprofit hands out almost 2,000 turkeys to McLean County residents
Volunteers helped hand out the food. (Photo courtesy: Midwest Food Bank) By Blake HaasBLOOMINGTON – One local nonprofit made sure those with low income in McLean County could have a turkey on Th...
Syndicated Author Nov 22, 2023

Evidentiary hearing held for the Barton McNeil case
Since his conviction, he has remained steadfast in his innocence. This evidentiary hearing happened after McNeil's petition for a new trial. (WMBD-TV File Photo)By WMBD-TVBLOOMINGTON – Imprisone...
Syndicated Author Nov 22, 2023