Category Archives: Local News
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
Police release video of man smashing BPD squad car
Police are looking for this person. (Photo Bloomington Police Department) By Neil DoyleBLOOMINGTON – Bloomington Police are asking for the public’s help to identify a person who smash...
Jun 09, 2020
McLean County adds 4 more coronavirus cases; Currently none in hospital
Updated number as of Tuesday in McLean County. (Graphic courtesy McLean County Health Department) By Neil DoyleBLOOMINGTON – McLean County health officials on Tuesday announced four new cas...
Jun 09, 2020
Coroner: Man dies after accident in Gridley
The incident remains under investigation by the McLean County Coroner’s Office and Illinois State Police.(Facebook/Illinois Department of Transportation) By Neil DoyleGRIDLEY – A pede...
Jun 09, 2020
