Category Archives: Local News
Despite COVID-19, local brewery announces expansion
Lil Beavery Brewery expects the expansion to be finished by the end of the year. (Photo courtesy: Lil Beaver Brewery/Facebook)By Blake HaasBLOOMINGTON – Thanks to customer support, one local bus...
Jul 02, 2020
Local authorities: Concerning rise in fatalities from traffic crashes in McLean County
Some tips from the National Highway Traffic Association – wear your seat belt, don’t speed, and don’t drive intoxicated. (WJBC file photo) By Neil DoyleBLOOMINGTON – Local...
Jul 02, 2020
Government panel backs State Farm property tax deal
Wednesday, the McLean County Board’s finance committee voted unanimously to extend the deal another five years. (WJBC file photo) By HOI ABC BLOOMINGTON – Several McLean County taxi...
Jul 02, 2020
Youth activists lead a march through Downs
Protesters march through the streets of Downs. (photo by A.J. Harris/WJBC) By A.J. Harris DOWNS – Bloomington Normal Youth Activists led a rally through the small town of Downs yesterday Wednesd...
Jul 02, 2020
Springfield police trying to make sense of Bunn-O-Matic shooting
Springfield Police Chief Kenny Winslow. (Photo courtesy: Dave Dahl/WJBC) By Dave Dahl SPRINGFIELD – "We kind of know the Who, What When, Where, and How. We're missing the Why." Springfield Polic...
Jul 01, 2020
MCHD reminding community to remain vigilant during holiday weekend
The McLean County Health Department is reporting one new cases of COVID-19 on Wednesday. (Photo courtesy: McLean County Health Department) By Blake Haas BLOOMINGTON – While McLean County only re...
Jul 01, 2020
Bloomington teenager arrested for gun possession
One officer sustained a minor injury from the arrest. The suspect was not injured.(Facebook/Bloomington Police) By Neil Doyle BLOOMINGTON – A 16-year-old boy from Bloomington was arrested...
Jul 01, 2020
Casinos reopen across Illinois
Par-A-Dice reopens Wednesday at 11am. It will then operate at reduced hours 9am-1am Sunday through Thursday and 9am-3am Fridays and Saturdays. (WJBC file photo) By HOI ABC PEORIA – Casino...
Jul 01, 2020
Firefighters extinguish air handler fire at Advocate BroMenn Medical Center
During the incident, only the affected area of the hospital was evacuated. Hospital operations were otherwise not affected and no patients were relocated. (Neil Doyle/WJBC) By Neil Doyle NORMAL...
Jul 01, 2020
Local health officials report two new cases of COVID-19
The McLean County Health Department reports 10 individuals remain in home isolation. (Photo courtesy: McLean County Health Department) By AJ Harris and Blake Haas BLOOMINGTON – Two more individu...
Jun 30, 2020
