Category Archives: Local News
Local police address information floating around social media
Both NPD and BPD said the rumors that looters would hit residential areas, at this time, are not true. (WJBC file photo) By Neil Doyle NORMAL – Police in both Bloomington and Normal have ...
Jun 02, 2020
Heartland will limit class sizes for fall semester
Some students who have already registered for fall classes that have changed in format will be required to re-register for the comparable class online. (WJBC file photo) By Neil DoyleNORMAL ̵...
Jun 02, 2020
Looting continues for second night.
Looters run after police advance on the crowd. (Photo by A.J. Harris/WJBC)By A.J. HarrisBLOOMINGTON – For the second night in a row, looters struck retail stores, smashing the glass entrance of ...
Jun 02, 2020
BPD addresses rumors that looters may target residential areas
Currently, there is no curfew in Bloomington-Normal, but authorities said that could quickly change depending on the circumstances. (WJBC file photo) By Neil DoyleBLOOMINGTON – Bloomington ...
Jun 01, 2020
McLean County Health Administrator warns of COVID-19 spike after protesters gather in twin-cities
McLean County Health Department Administrator Jessica McKnight (center). (Blake Haas/WJBC)By Blake HaasBLOOMINGTON – After more than 1,000 protesters gathered at the McLean County Law and Justic...
Jun 01, 2020
Connect Transit announces suspension of evening service
Due to public safety, Connect Transit announced an early suspension of rides on Monday and Tuesday night. (Facebook/Connect Transit)By Neil DoyleBLOOMINGTON – Connect Transit has announced that ...
Jun 01, 2020
BPD: Man arrested for hit and run after rally in downtown Bloomington
Marshall Blanchard, 21, of Bloomington. (Photo Bloomington Police Department) By Neil DoyleBLOOMINGTON – A Bloomington man is in custody for a hit and run that happened Sunday night followi...
Jun 01, 2020
A new beginning for area businesses and their customers
Over the weekend, many Bloomington-Normal residents had a meal at a restaurant for the first time in months. (Photo courtesy: HOI/ABC) By Heart of Illinois ABC BLOOMINGTON – Business owners and ...
Jun 01, 2020
Koos: Reprehensible behavior last night
Normal Mayor Chris Koos. (WJBC file photo) By Neil Doyle NORMAL – After a peaceful protest in downtown Bloomington Sunday night, riots and looting struck the Twin-Cities. Looters hit the ...
Jun 01, 2020
Looters hit Target in Normal, local man shares his observations
Looters hit the Target in Normal located at 301 North Veterans Parkway. (Photo courtesy Jack Patterson) By Neil Doyle NORMAL – Looting and riots continued Sunday night and into the mornin...
Jun 01, 2020
