Category Archives: Local News
Bloomington Hy-Vee, other locations no longer will be open 24 hours
The Bloomington Hy-Vee is located at 1403 North Veterans Parkway. (Facebook/Hy-Vee Bloomington) By Neil DoyleBLOOMINGTON – Hy-Vee has announced a big change for most of its stores, includin...
Feb 05, 2020
ISU restricting travel to China for university business, academic credit
Illinois State University is restricting travel to China until the CDC changes its Level 4 Travel Advisory. (Photo Illinois State University) By Neil DoyleNORMAL – Illinois State University...
Feb 04, 2020
First month of recreational cannabis sales hit $39 million
Recreational marijuana became legal in Illinois Jan. 1. (Photo Pixabay) By Neil DoyleCHICAGO – The governor’s office is touting the first month of recreational marijuana sales through...
Feb 03, 2020
WBRP accepting applications for small business microloan program
The West Bloomington Revitalization Project is located at 724 West Washington Street. (Photo Facebook/West Bloomington Revitalization Project) By Neil DoyleBLOOMINGTON – A local organizatio...
Feb 03, 2020
Documents: Alleged sexual assault victim was a patient of Bloomington surgeon
Shaun Kink, 34, of Bloomington. (Photo Bloomington Police Department) By HOI ABCBLOOMINGTON – In the incident involving a Bloomington surgeon currently facing criminal sexual assault charge...
Jan 31, 2020
UAW seeks to unionize ‘excellent’ Rivian workers
Lincoln’s parent company is Ford, which is investing $500 million in Rivian. (Photo courtesy: Heart of Illinois/ABC)By Heart of Illinois – ABCNORMAL – The United Autoworkers Union wa...
Jan 31, 2020
Books to Benefit announces $10,000 in literacy gifts, scholarships
Books to Benefit presents a check to Star Adult Literacy after its November book sale at 360 Wylie Drive in Normal. (Photo Books to Benefit) By Neil DoyleNORMAL – A local non-profit that ho...
Jan 30, 2020
Illinois lawmakers react to governor’s State of the State address
Senate Minority Leader Bill Brady (R-Bloomington). (Dave Dahl/WJBC) By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – Illinois Democrats liked what they heard from the governor, while Republicans react with guarde...
Jan 29, 2020
McLean County health officials say risk of coronavirus to public remains low
The Center for Disease Control is urging travelers to avoid non-essential visits to China. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File)By Heart of Illinois – ABCBLOOMINGTON – With thousands of confirmed ca...
Jan 29, 2020
Brady: Plane crash in Sangamon County ‘very sad’
State Rep. Dan Brady (R-Bloomington). (Scott Miller/WJBC) By Neil DoyleSPRINGFIELD – State Rep. Dan Brady (R-Bloomington) and many others are mourning those who died in a plane crash Tuesda...
Jan 29, 2020
