Category Archives: Local News
BPD: Man arrested for hit and run after rally in downtown Bloomington
Marshall Blanchard, 21, of Bloomington. (Photo Bloomington Police Department) By Neil DoyleBLOOMINGTON – A Bloomington man is in custody for a hit and run that happened Sunday night followi...
Jun 01, 2020
A new beginning for area businesses and their customers
Over the weekend, many Bloomington-Normal residents had a meal at a restaurant for the first time in months. (Photo courtesy: HOI/ABC)By Heart of Illinois ABCBLOOMINGTON – Business owners and th...
Jun 01, 2020
Local NAACP chapter reacts to death of George Floyd
The local NAACP chapter issued the statement on Thursday. (Photo courtesy: NAACP/Facebook)By AJ Harris and Blake HaasBLOOMINGTON – The Executive Committee of the Bloomington-Normal Branch of the...
May 28, 2020
MCHD announces no new cases of COVID-19; countywide total stands at 216
McLean County Health officials announced no new cases of COVID-19 on Thursday. (Photo courtesy: McLean County Health Department)By Blake HaasBLOOMINGTON – McLean County Health officials announce...
May 28, 2020
McLean County health administrator cautions against speedier reopening
McLean County Health Department Administrator Jessica McKnight (center). (Blake Haas/WJBC) By HOI ABCBLOOMINGTON – The head of the McLean County Health Department believes the county govern...
May 28, 2020
Real estate market in Illinois gaining steam despite pandemic
Mike Oldenettle, the managing broker with ReMax Professionals, said they didn't know what to expect when the pandemic hit. However, he said Springfield is a hot market. (WJBC file photo) By Illin...
May 28, 2020
Towanda July 4th celebration canceled
The cancellation includes all July 4th activities. (Facebook/Towanda IL 4th of July Celebration) By Neil DoyleTOWANDA – The 52nd annual Towanda 4th of July celebration has been canceled due...
May 28, 2020
Legal battle underway as students sue ISU over fee refunds
ISU President Larry Dietz announced in April it was issuing a partial refund of mandatory fees at $12 per credit hour, or $180 for a student taking 15 hours. (Facebook/Illinois State University) ...
May 28, 2020
MCHD announces 11th COVID-19 death; countywide total increases to 212
On Tuesday, McLean County health officials announced two new cases of Coronavirus, moving the statewide total to 212. (Photo courtesy: McLean County Health Department)By Blake Haas BLOOMINGTON –...
May 26, 2020
Illinois driver services facilities to reopen next week
Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White. (Facebook/Jesse White) By Neil DoyleSPRINGFIELD – Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White announced Tuesday his office's reopening plan - beginning ...
May 26, 2020
