Category Archives: Local News
Hy-Vee to donate $1 million and one million volunteer hours to support racial unity and equality
The Hy-Vee in Bloomington located at 1403 North Veterans Parkway. (Facebook/Hy-Vee Bloomington) By Neil DoyleBLOOMINGTON – Hy-Vee will donate $1 million, as well as commit to providing one ...
Jun 09, 2020
Auto rates to fall an average of almost 14 percent for State Farm’s Illinois policyholders
The rate cut applies to current customers when they renew their policies, in addition to new and returning customers, the company said. (WJBC file photo) By HOI ABC BLOOMINGTON – Blooming...
Jun 09, 2020
First week of June was good for farmers
After the fields were worked up, corn is almost all planted and ninety percent emerged. (Photo courtesy: Blake Haas/WJBC) By Dave Dahl SPRINGFIELD – The first week of June was a good one in the ...
Jun 09, 2020
Tropical Depression Cristobal coming to Central Illinois
Tropical Storm Cristobal will bring with it damaging winds. (Photo courtesy: HOI/ABC) By Neil Doyle BLOOMINGTON – Tropical Depression Cristobal will bring several rounds of rain and storms to Ce...
Jun 09, 2020
Livingston County Sheriff joins roundtable discussion with Trump, other law enforcement
Livingston County Sheriff Tony Childress during a roundtable discussion on Monday. (YouTube/The White House) By Neil Doyle WASHINGTON – Livingston County Sheriff Tony Childress was in Was...
Jun 09, 2020
One local politician isn’t behind a second stimulus check
U.S. Rep. Darin LaHood (R-Dunlap) “This is not the type of policemen or the activity we want police engaged in.”(WJBC file photo) By Dave Dahl SPRINGFIELD – A Downstate Congre...
Jun 09, 2020
Protesters calling for change have backing from Bloomington City Council
Mayor Tari Renner and the city council at Monday night’s council meeting barely mentioned the rioting and looting that targeted some local businesses, and instead focused on peaceful demonstrati...
Jun 09, 2020
Bloomington council parts ways with Grossinger management firm
The contract was set to expire a year from now, but the arena has stood idle since mid-March due to the COVID-19 pandemic. (Photo courtesy: HOI) By Heart of Illinois – ABC The management ...
Jun 09, 2020
Jury selected in 2018 Normal double murder case
Christopher Harrison will be back in court on Tuesday at 9 a.m. at the McLean County Law and Justice Center for opening arguments. (Photo courtesy HOI ABC) By HOI ABC BLOOMINGTON – Nine m...
Jun 08, 2020
‘We stand together’: NAACP rallies with local police chiefs and Sheriff to denounce the killing of George Floyd
During the rally, 250 people participated in an almost nine minute moment of silence to honor the life of George Floyd. (Photo courtesy: Blake Haas/WJBC) By Blake Haas BLOOMINGTON – At the Bloom...
Jun 08, 2020
