Category Archives: Local News
Bloomington Public Library adding more hours to curbside pick up
The new hours are Monday through Thursday 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Friday and Saturday 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. (Photo courtesy: Bloomington Public Library/Facebook)By Katherine MurphyBLOOMINGTON – As the T...
Jun 08, 2020
Bloomington council to vote Monday on terminating arena contract with VenuWorks
The government has been paying VenuWorks $114.000 a year. (Photo courtesy: HOI)By Heart of Illinois ABCBLOOMINGTON – A separation agreement between the City of Bloomington and the company managi...
Jun 08, 2020
Chuck’s Harley-Davidson to close next month
Chucks’ Harley-Davidson is located at 2027 Ireland Grove Road in Bloomington. (Neil Doyle/WJBC) By Neil DoyleBLOOMINGTON – A local Harley-Davidson dealership will close its doors next...
Jun 08, 2020
Ideas formed at Black Lives Matter BloNo public meeting
Alderwoman Jenn Carrillo Addresses the crowd as a caucus presents their ideas and goals. (Photo by A.J. Harris/WJBC)By A.J. HarrisBLOOMINGTON – The local chapter of the Black Lives Matter moveme...
Jun 08, 2020
Relay for Life 2020
The coronavirus pandemic has changed the way we relay.We have an opportunity for people to make donations to honor their loved ones who are or have battled cancer.Cancer never stops, so the need to ra...
Jun 07, 2020
Hate crime charge filed against man who allegedly threw smoke canister into crowd
Andrew M. Menssen, 31, turned himself in to the McLean County Detention Facility June 3. (Photo courtesy HOI ABC) By HOI ABC BLOOMINGTON – A second person has been charged with a hate cri...
Jun 05, 2020
MCHD announces two new cases of COVID-19; encourages protesters at mass gatherings to get tested
The McLean County Health Department announced two new cases of COVID-19 on Friday. (Photo courtesy: McLean County Health Department) By Blake Haas BLOOMINGTON – McLean County Health Department A...
Jun 05, 2020
ISU looking into racist, homophobic social media posts attributed to some students
In a Facebook post, Illinois State said racist and homophobic language and action are completely inconsistent with the school’s core values. (Facebook/Illinois State University) By Neil D...
Jun 05, 2020
“It’s a space for healing”: BLM creates community altar to honor Breonna Taylor
Organizer Radiance Campbell wrote on the interactive alter located at the McLean County Law and Justice Center. (Photo courtesy: Blake Haas/WJBC) By Blake Haas BLOOMINGTON – On what would have b...
Jun 05, 2020
Do face coverings impact communication with your dog?
Dr. Valeri Farmer-Dougan said it seems like dogs pay more attention to our eyes than our mouths. (Neil Doyle/WJBC) By Neil Doyle NORMAL – Face coverings have become the new normal with th...
Jun 05, 2020
