Category Archives: Local News
Bloomington man has second brush with freedom after posting hefty bail
Donald Whalen’s next court appearance is scheduled for July 20. (Photo Illinois Department of Corrections) By HOI ABCBLOOMINGTON – A Bloomington man found guilty of killing his father...
Jun 18, 2020
Police, coroner investigate male body found in Tazewell County
Authorities are still investigating this incident. (WJBC file photo) By HOI ABCWASHINGTON – The Tazewell County Coroner and Illinois State Police Crime Lab are investigating the discovery o...
Jun 17, 2020
1 new coronavirus case in McLean County; 2 more have recovered
There are currently no McLean County residents in the hospital due to COVID-19, according to local health officials. (WJBC file photo) By Neil DoyleBLOOMINGTON – McLean County health offici...
Jun 17, 2020 McLean County Health Department. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File)
McLean County Health Dept. yet to issue ‘Cease and Desist’ letters, but have responded to complaints
Pizza Ranch, located at 1211 Holiday Dr. in Bloomington, announced on Facebook they are open for dine-in. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File)By Blake HaasBLOOMINGTON – While the McLean County Health Dep...
Jun 17, 2020
Bloomington government sees revenue better than initial forecasts
Bloomington City Manager Tim Gleason. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File)By Heart of Illinois ABCBLOOMINGTON – Bloomington’s city manager said Monday night the city financial condition might not b...
Jun 16, 2020
Large fire at Clinton Assembly of God
Fire crews battling the blaze Tuesday at Clinton Assembly of God. (Blake Haas/WJBC) By Blake Haas and Neil DoyleCLINTON – Several fire departments around the area were called Tuesday mornin...
Jun 16, 2020
BPD probing shots fired incident
Anyone with information is asked to contact BPD Detective Brad Melton at 309-434-2537 or BMelton@cityblm.org. If you wish to remain anonymous, call McLean County Crime Stoppers at 309-828-1111. (Faceb...
Jun 15, 2020
No new cases in McLean County; 5 more have recovered
Updated COVID-19 numbers in McLean County. (Graphic courtesy McLean County Health Department) By Neil DoyleBLOOMINGTON – The McLean County Health Department on Monday reported no new cases ...
Jun 15, 2020
Bloomington Police asking for help in solving armed robbery case
There were no injuries during the incident. (Photo courtesy: Bloomington Police)By Blake HaasBLOOMINGTON – Bloomington police are asking for the public’s help in identifying a suspect in a...
Jun 15, 2020
Christopher Harrison found guilty of second degree murder
Text messages and evidence found at the scene revealed the two came armed when they visited Harrison on the night of April 25. (Photo courtesy: HOI/ABC)By Heart of Illinois ABCBLOOMINGTON – A Mc...
Jun 15, 2020
