Category Archives: Local News
BN NAACP leader: Change starts with each one of us
Bloomington-Normal branch of the NAACP President Linda Foster. (WJBC file photo) By Neil DoyleBLOOMINGTON – President of the Bloomington-Normal branch of the NAACP Linda Foster says when it...
Jun 04, 2020
Smoke bomb suspect turns himself in
The suspect turned himself in after this picture was posted on social media (PHOTO:HOI-ABC) By Heart of Illinois ABCBLOOMINGTON- A smoke bomb was lit during yesterday’s peaceful protest at ...
Jun 04, 2020
Bloomington city officials expect looting to end
Bloomington Fire Chief Brian Mohr (upper left), Bloomington Police Chief Dan Donath (upper right), and Bloomington City Manager Tim Gleason (lower middle) held a Zoom press conference on Wednesday. (P...
Jun 03, 2020
2 new cases of coronavirus in McLean County; Heritage Health with first confirmed case
Updated numbers in McLean County as of Wednesday. (Graphic courtesy McLean County Health Department) By Neil DoyleBLOOMINGTON – McLean County has added three new cases of coronavirus, bring...
Jun 03, 2020
Local organizations partner to help distribute face coverings
The “Take Cover” initiative runs through June 22. (Facebook/Illinois Heart & Lung Foundation) By Neil DoyleNORMAL – Several local organizations are asking for the publicR...
Jun 03, 2020
Heartland will limit class sizes for fall semester
Some students who have already registered for fall classes that have changed in format will be required to re-register for the comparable class online. (WJBC file photo) By Neil DoyleNORMAL ̵...
Jun 02, 2020
Looting continues for second night.
Looters run after police advance on the crowd. (Photo by A.J. Harris/WJBC)By A.J. HarrisBLOOMINGTON – For the second night in a row, looters struck retail stores, smashing the glass entrance of ...
Jun 02, 2020
BPD addresses rumors that looters may target residential areas
Currently, there is no curfew in Bloomington-Normal, but authorities said that could quickly change depending on the circumstances. (WJBC file photo) By Neil DoyleBLOOMINGTON – Bloomington ...
Jun 01, 2020
McLean County Health Administrator warns of COVID-19 spike after protesters gather in twin-cities
McLean County Health Department Administrator Jessica McKnight (center). (Blake Haas/WJBC)By Blake HaasBLOOMINGTON – After more than 1,000 protesters gathered at the McLean County Law and Justic...
Jun 01, 2020
Connect Transit announces suspension of evening service
Due to public safety, Connect Transit announced an early suspension of rides on Monday and Tuesday night. (Facebook/Connect Transit)By Neil DoyleBLOOMINGTON – Connect Transit has announced that ...
Jun 01, 2020
