Category Archives: Local News
CVS in Downtown Bloomington set to close
CVS announced the closure after a review of the stores performance. (Photo courtesy: Google Maps) By Blake Haas BLOOMINGTON – Due to financial performance, CVS Pharmacy in downtown Bloomington w...
Nov 22, 2019
McLean County Board member announces re-election bid
Jacob Beard made the announcement Friday. (Photo courtesy McLean County) By Neil Doyle BLOOMINGTON – A Bloomington Republican is seeking another term on the McLean County Board. Jacob Bea...
Nov 22, 2019
BPD: Buckle up and drive sober this Thanksgiving
The high-visibility crackdown is underway and will run through the holiday weekend. (WJBC file photo) By Neil Doyle BLOOMINGTON – The Thanksgiving holiday is one of the busiest travel tim...
Nov 22, 2019
Unemployment rate down, jobs up in Twin-Cities
Bloomington-Normal added 400 jobs compared to October of last year. (Photo Pixabay) By Neil Doyle BLOOMINGTON – The unemployment rate in Bloomington-Normal almost dropped a whole percenta...
Nov 22, 2019
DeWitt County drug bust results in 10 arrests
The arrests were made by Task Force 6. (Photo DeWitt Sheriff/Facebook) By Neil DoyleCLINTON – Ten people were arrested this week during a drug bust DeWitt County.The DeWitt County Sheriff&#...
Nov 21, 2019
Barickman hosts high school students to propose legislation
State Sen. Jason Barickman hosted high school students Wednesday at Illinois State University. (Photo courtesy Facebook/Jason Barickman) By Neil DoyleBLOOMINGTON – High school students from...
Nov 21, 2019
McIntyre announces re-election bid for McLean County Board
McLean County Board Chairman John McIntyre. (Howard Packowitz/WJBC) By Neil DoyleNORMAL – McLean County Board chair John McIntyre announced Thursday he’s seeking re-election.Represent...
Nov 21, 2019
Woodard announces candidacy for McLean County Auditor’s race
Kevin Woodard made the announcement Wednesday night in Bloomington. (Photo courtesy McLean County Libertarians) By Neil DoyleBLOOMINGTON – A Bloomington Libertarian has announced his candid...
Nov 20, 2019
LaHood, Davis announce $326,327 in grant funding for Unit 5
The distance learning network will support over 17,000 students across central Illinois, according to a news release Wednesday. (WJBC file photo) By Neil DoyleNORMAL – Central Illinois Cong...
Nov 20, 2019
After Cynthia Baker’s conviction, authorities say investigation of 8-year-old’s death is ongoing
Normal Police Chief Rick Bleichner spoke Wednesday at the news conference in Uptown Normal. (Photo HOI-ABC) By HOI-ABCNORMAL – A day after a jury found Cynthia Baker guilty of murder in 8-y...
Nov 20, 2019
