Category Archives: Local News
ISU fall 2021 freshmen won’t be required to submit SAT, ACT scores
Students will still have the option to submit an SAT or ACT score, and doing so will not affect their standing negatively. (Facebook/Illinois State) By Neil Doyle NORMAL – Illinois State ...
Jun 17, 2020
Bloomington Hy-Vee to give away more than 5,700 peaches
The Bloomington Hy-Vee located at 1403 N. Veterans Parkway. (Facebook/Hy-Vee Bloomington) By Neil Doyle BLOOMINGTON – The Bloomington Hy-Vee will give away more than 5,700 free peaches to...
Jun 17, 2020
Multi-million dollar road rehab envisioned for Normal’s west side
Planning, environmental, and design engineering work would be done over the next two years. Construction would begin in the summer of 2022. (Photo courtesy Town of Normal) By HOI ABC NORMAL ...
Jun 17, 2020
Man dies in fatal car crash near Colfax
The crash remains under investigation by the McLean County Coroner’s Office and McLean County Sheriff’s Office. (WJBC file photo) By Neil Doyle COLFAX – A 28-year-old man died...
Jun 17, 2020
MCHD announces resident at Westminster Village tested positive for COVID-19
The McLean County Health Department announced one new cases of COVID-19. (Photo courtesy: McLean County Health Department) By Blake Haas BLOOMINGTON – The McLean County Health Department announc...
Jun 16, 2020
Illinois Republicans suing Gov. Pritzker over ten-person limit on groups
Illinois Republicans are suing the governor over the ten-person limit for gatherings. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Dave Dahl SPRINGFIELD – Illinois Republicans are suing the governor over his ...
Jun 16, 2020
Bloomington government sees revenue better than initial forecasts
Bloomington City Manager Tim Gleason. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File)By Heart of Illinois ABCBLOOMINGTON – Bloomington’s city manager said Monday night the city financial condition might not b...
Jun 16, 2020
Large fire at Clinton Assembly of God
Fire crews battling the blaze Tuesday at Clinton Assembly of God. (Blake Haas/WJBC) By Blake Haas and Neil DoyleCLINTON – Several fire departments around the area were called Tuesday mornin...
Jun 16, 2020
BPD probing shots fired incident
Anyone with information is asked to contact BPD Detective Brad Melton at 309-434-2537 or BMelton@cityblm.org. If you wish to remain anonymous, call McLean County Crime Stoppers at 309-828-1111. (Faceb...
Jun 15, 2020
No new cases in McLean County; 5 more have recovered
Updated COVID-19 numbers in McLean County. (Graphic courtesy McLean County Health Department) By Neil DoyleBLOOMINGTON – The McLean County Health Department on Monday reported no new cases ...
Jun 15, 2020
