Category Archives: Local News
Bloomington city officials expect looting to end
Bloomington Fire Chief Brian Mohr (upper left), Bloomington Police Chief Dan Donath (upper right), and Bloomington City Manager Tim Gleason (lower middle) held a Zoom press conference on Wednesday. (P...
Jun 03, 2020
2 new cases of coronavirus in McLean County; Heritage Health with first confirmed case
Updated numbers in McLean County as of Wednesday. (Graphic courtesy McLean County Health Department) By Neil Doyle BLOOMINGTON – McLean County has added three new cases of coronavirus, br...
Jun 03, 2020
Local organizations partner to help distribute face coverings
The “Take Cover” initiative runs through June 22. (Facebook/Illinois Heart & Lung Foundation) By Neil Doyle NORMAL – Several local organizations are asking for the public&...
Jun 03, 2020
Normal Police Chief has stern warning for potential looters
The Chief added that while they respect the right to protest when they encounter scenes like this, and protests turn into acts of civil disobedience and vandalism, they will step in. (Photo cou...
Jun 03, 2020
ISU athletics prepares for athletes coming back to campus
As for the upcoming fall season, ISU athletic director Larry Lyons is hopeful everything will start on time. (WJBC file photo) By Neil Doyle NORMAL – Some parts of Illinois State Universi...
Jun 03, 2020
Bloomington man facing life threatening injuries after shooting on city’s east side
Bloomington Police say a Bloomington man was shot on the west side of Bloomington early Wednesday morning. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Blake Haas BLOOMINGTON – A 37-year old man was shot Wedn...
Jun 03, 2020 Bloomington Police. (Photo courtesy: Bloomington Police/Facebook)
Temporary change to store hours at local Schnucks locations
Both locations in Bloomington-Normal will be open from 7 a.m. – 7 p.m. until Sunday.(Facebook/Schnucks Normal) By Neil Doyle BLOOMINGTON – Starting Tuesday (June 2) and conti...
Jun 02, 2020
BPD: 13 adults, 3 juveniles arrested in looting related incidents
Bloomington Police said a majority of these people are local or have connections to local people. (Facebook/Bloomington Police) By Neil Doyle BLOOMINGTON – Police have arrested 16 people ...
Jun 02, 2020
Four charged for looting, mob action in night of unrest throughout Normal on Sunday
Looters hit the Target in Normal Sunday night located at 301 North Veterans Parkway. (Photo courtesy Jack Patterson) By HOI ABC BLOOMINGTON – Four people have been charged after being arr...
Jun 02, 2020
McLean County adds one new case of coronavirus; 184 have recovered
Updated numbers as of Tuesday in McLean County. (Graphic courtesy McLean County Health Department) By Neil Doyle BLOOMINGTON – Local health officials announced one new case of coronavirus...
Jun 02, 2020
