Category Archives: Local News
Police arrest two teen boys for shooting in Bloomington
Authorities say the victim in the incident did not suffer any injuries and no other injuries were reported. (WJBC file photo) By Neil DoyleBLOOMINGTON – Two juvenile boys have been taken in...
Mar 18, 2020
New report shows Bloomington near the bottom half of the country when it comes to sustained job creation
The Peoria, Bloomington, and Danville areas all hover near the bottom of the list. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File)By Illinois Radio NetworkSPRINGFIELD – A new report places nearly all Illinois metro...
Mar 18, 2020
Feed BloNo Kids offering free meals to children during COVID-19 pandemic
Volunteers help gather food items for children of the Twin-Cities. (Photo courtesy: Feed BloNo Kids/Facebook)By Blake HaasBLOOMINGTON – With COVID-19 causing locals schools to switch to e-learni...
Mar 18, 2020
Salvation Army of McLean County updates programming amid outbreak
The Salvation Army at 611 W. Washington St. in Bloomington. (Facebook/The Salvation Army Bloomington IL) By Neil DoyleBLOOMINGTON – Like so many other organizations, the Salvation Army of M...
Mar 18, 2020
BPD probing shots fired incident on city’s east side
Anyone with information should call BPD Detective Curt Maas at 309-434-2534 or Cmaas@cityblm.org. (Facebook/Bloomington Police) By Neil DoyleBLOOMINGTON – Police are investigating a shots f...
Mar 18, 2020
2020 Primary Recap
Election Day in Illinois continued despite COVID-19 concerns (PHOTO: Pixabay) By Katherine MurphyMcLEAN COUNTY- State Rep. Dan Brady of Bloomington has beaten back a challenge from the conservati...
Mar 18, 2020
Biden wins Illinois primary, widening lead over Sanders
Joe Biden also won in Florida, which along with Arizona held its primary Tuesday. (WJBC file photo) CHICAGO (AP) - Former Vice President Joe Biden won the Illinois Democratic primary for presiden...
Mar 17, 2020
Red Cross Evening of Stars postponed
The Red Cross says tickets will be valid for the new date. (Photo courtesy American Red Cross) By Neil DoyleBLOOMINGTON – The American Red Cross annual Evening of Stars fundraiser that was ...
Mar 17, 2020
Connect Transit to suspend fare collection
Bus service is still operating, but continue to check www.connect-transit.com regularly for service updates. (WJBC file photo) By Neil DoyleNORMAL – Connect Transit is suspending fare colle...
Mar 17, 2020
AAA: Illinois gas prices drop 19 cents on the week
On the week, gas price averages in 35 states decreased by double-digits, pushing the national average to $2.25, the cheapest price point of the year. (Photo Pixabay) By Neil DoyleBLOOMINGTON R...
Mar 16, 2020
