Category Archives: Local News
Harrison Trial Day 3: Jury shown photos from the crime scene
Christopher Harrison will be back in court Thursday morning. (Photo courtesy HOI ABC) By HOI ABC BLOOMINGTON – Photos shown in court were so graphic they can’t be shown on our airwa...
Jun 11, 2020
First mosquitoes test positive for West Nile Virus in Illinois
Your repellent should contain DEET, picaridin, oil of lemon eucalyptus, or IR 3535. (WJBC file photo) By Dave Dahl SPRINGFIELD – It's time to talk about West Nile Virus again. Illinois De...
Jun 11, 2020
No new cases in McLean County; 2 more have recovered
The numbers in McLean County as of Wednesday. (Graphic courtesy McLean County Health Department) By Neil Doyle BLOOMINGTON – The coronavirus total in McLean County held steady Wednesday while tw...
Jun 10, 2020
Bloomington Public Library announces return of Bookmobile
Since opening its curbside service on May 12, the library has circulated more than 14,000 physical items. (Photo courtesy: Bloomington Public Library/Facebook) By Blake Haas BLOOMINGTON – The Bl...
Jun 10, 2020
Mayor Renner: ‘We will not defund the police’
Bloomington Mayor Tari Renner said there is little support from the Bloomington city council to defund the police. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Blake Haas BLOOMINGTON – As protesters call for ...
Jun 10, 2020
Another COVID-19 testing site opens in Bloomington-Normal
Officials say for the safety of all those on-site, the test site is not available to those who walk up. (Photo courtesy: CDC) By Katherine Murphy NORMAL – Another COVID-19 testing site is coming...
Jun 10, 2020
BPD: Man from Normal shot on city’s west side
BPD said there is no suspect information at this time and no arrests have been made. The motive for the shooting is still under investigation. (Facebook/Bloomington Police) By Neil Doyle BLOOMI...
Jun 10, 2020
Day two: Harrison murder trial
The prosecution called Harrison a drug dealer that did business out of his mother’s apartment.(PHOTO:HOI-ABC) By Heart of Illinois ABCBLOOMINGTON– Christopher Harrison’s attorne...
Jun 10, 2020
Rivian adds Customer Engagement Center to Normal campus
The new center will have employees train in and around the vehicles(Photo courtesy Rivian) By Katherine MurphyNORMAL– Electric-vehicle manufacturer Rivian will be adding close to 40 additio...
Jun 10, 2020
Oven malfunction at Tobin’s Pizza injures two employees
Tobin’s, located at 1513 North Main Street, decided to close the restaurant Tuesday due to the oven malfunction. (Facebook/Tobin’s Pizza, Inc.) By Neil DoyleBLOOMINGTON – A smal...
Jun 09, 2020
