Category Archives: Local News
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
McLean County Sheriff’s deputies help woman in need
The Deputies fixed the roof on Thursday. (Photo courtesy: Heart of Illinois ABC)By Heart of Illinois ABCBLOOMINGTON – McLean County Sheriff’s deputies showed how they are more than just a ...
Jun 25, 2021
ISU Police Chief calls former Minneapolis cop sentencing “appropriate”
Illinois State University Police Chief Aaron Woodruff. (Photo courtesy: ISU/File)By Blake HaasNORMAL – Illinois State University top cop is calling the 22.5-year prison sentence for a former Min...
Jun 25, 2021
Unit 5 schools provide free meals for local children throughout summer
Kits are labeled perishable or non-perishable, with menus so families have an idea of what is being served. (Photo courtesy: Heart of Illinois ABC)By Heart of Illinois ABCBLOOMINGTON – Unit 5 is...
Jun 24, 2021
Fall leaf collection could look different in Bloomington
Bloomington City Council member Jamie Mathy says he and other council members are looking for public input. (WJBC file photo) By Neil DoyleBLOOMINGTON – The City of Bloomington is exploring...
Jun 24, 2021
District 87 will require masks when school starts in August
District 87 Superintendent Dr. Barry Reilly released an update Wednesday with current plans for a return to school in August. (WJBC File Photo) By Neil DoyleBLOOMINGTON – At this time, the ...
Jun 24, 2021
Connect Transit trustees approve upgrades for 51 Bloomington bus stops
Construction on the ADA compliant bus stops starts this summer. Later this year, trustees will vote on improvements to about 50 bus stops in Normal. (WJBC file photo)By HOI ABCNORMAL – Connect T...
Jun 24, 2021
Clinton Police Chief explains frustration filled Facebook post
Clinton Police Chief Ben Lowers spoke with WJBC’s Scott Miller. (Photo courtesy: Clinton Police/Facebook)By Blake HaasCLINTON – As the summer months warm up, Clinton Police is noticing a s...
Jun 23, 2021
