Category Archives: Local News
Bloomington Public Library adding more hours to curbside pick up
The new hours are Monday through Thursday 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Friday and Saturday 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. (Photo courtesy: Bloomington Public Library/Facebook)By Katherine MurphyBLOOMINGTON – As the T...
Jun 08, 2020
Bloomington council to vote Monday on terminating arena contract with VenuWorks
The government has been paying VenuWorks $114.000 a year. (Photo courtesy: HOI)By Heart of Illinois ABCBLOOMINGTON – A separation agreement between the City of Bloomington and the company managi...
Jun 08, 2020
Chuck’s Harley-Davidson to close next month
Chucks’ Harley-Davidson is located at 2027 Ireland Grove Road in Bloomington. (Neil Doyle/WJBC) By Neil DoyleBLOOMINGTON – A local Harley-Davidson dealership will close its doors next...
Jun 08, 2020
Ideas formed at Black Lives Matter BloNo public meeting
Alderwoman Jenn Carrillo Addresses the crowd as a caucus presents their ideas and goals. (Photo by A.J. Harris/WJBC)By A.J. HarrisBLOOMINGTON – The local chapter of the Black Lives Matter moveme...
Jun 08, 2020
Relay for Life 2020
The coronavirus pandemic has changed the way we relay.We have an opportunity for people to make donations to honor their loved ones who are or have battled cancer.Cancer never stops, so the need to ra...
Jun 07, 2020
Hate crime charge filed against man who allegedly threw smoke canister into crowd
Andrew M. Menssen, 31, turned himself in to the McLean County Detention Facility June 3. (Photo courtesy HOI ABC) By HOI ABCBLOOMINGTON – A second person has been charged with a hate crime ...
Jun 05, 2020
MCHD announces two new cases of COVID-19; encourages protesters at mass gatherings to get tested
The McLean County Health Department announced two new cases of COVID-19 on Friday. (Photo courtesy: McLean County Health Department)By Blake HaasBLOOMINGTON – McLean County Health Department Adm...
Jun 05, 2020
No new coronavirus cases in McLean County; 4 more have recovered
Updated numbers as of Thursday in McLean County. (Graphic courtesy McLean County Health Department) By Neil DoyleBLOOMINGTON – The coronavirus total in McLean County held steady Thursday at...
Jun 04, 2020
Community-based testing sites now open to all
The testing site in Bloomington is located at the McLean County Fairgrounds. (Scott Miller/WJBC) By Neil DoyleBLOOMINGTON – The state’s COVID-19 community-based testing sites are now ...
Jun 04, 2020
Man dies in fatal car crash near LeRoy
The crash remains under investigation by the coroner’s office and McLean County Sheriff’s Office. (WJBC file photo) By Neil DoyleLEROY – A car crash Thursday morning near LeRoy ...
Jun 04, 2020
