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Demolition of O’Neil Pool underway
O’Neil Pool is located at 1515 West Chestnut Street in Bloomington. (Photo City of Bloomington) By Neil DoyleBLOOMINGTON – Those who live on the west side of Bloomington may have noti...
Sep 29, 2020
Bloomington-Normal YMCA, Easterseals Central Illinois hold groundbreaking ceremony for new facility
The new Bloomington-Normal YMCA will be located at the corner of Washington Street and St. Joseph Drive, just south of the hospital. (Facebook/Bloomington-Normal YMCA) By Neil DoyleBLOOMINGTON &#...
Sep 22, 2020
New Aldi opens in Bloomington
The new Aldi store in Bloomington opened Thursday at 907 Maple Hill Road. (Photo courtesy Susan Saunders) By Neil DoyleBLOOMINGTON – After 18 years, Aldi has relocated its Bloomington store...
Sep 17, 2020
36 new COVID cases in McLean County
McLean County’s rolling positivity rate dropped for the third straight day to 9.9%. (WJBC file photo) By Neil DoyleBLOOMINGTON – McLean County added 36 new coronavirus cases Wednesday...
Sep 09, 2020
Downtown Bloomington arena seen as county’s voting center on election day
Grossinger Motors Arena. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File)By Heart of Illinois ABCBLOOMINGTON – Bloomington’s city owned Grossinger Motors Arena will become the voting center for all McLean Coun...
Aug 05, 2020
Direct Travel European Rhine River Cruise
WJBC and Direct Travel are offering you an opportunity to discover fairytale castles and historic vineyards as part of the spectacular Rhine River cruise! Starting at $3,999.00 per person based on dou...
Jul 20, 2020
Ridgeview teacher arrested for criminal sexual assault
Authorities arrested David Rotchford of Normal on Tuesday. (Photo McLean County Sheriff’s Office) By Neil DoyleBLOOMINGTON – A music teacher and girls basketball coach in the Ridgevie...
Jul 16, 2020
Local authorities: Concerning rise in fatalities from traffic crashes in McLean County
Some tips from the National Highway Traffic Association – wear your seat belt, don’t speed, and don’t drive intoxicated. (WJBC file photo) By Neil DoyleBLOOMINGTON – Local...
Jul 02, 2020
Northeast Normal car crash victim identified
The fatal car crash happened around 4:50 p.m. on Wednesday. (Photo courtesy HOI ABC) By Neil DoyleNORMAL – The victim of a fatal car crash early Wednesday night in northeast Normal has been...
Jun 11, 2020
Obituary: Joseph Sutter
Jospeh Sutter of Bloomington (PHOTO:Carmody-Flynn Memorial Home) BLOOMINGTON– Joseph L. Sutter, 94, of Bloomington, passed away at 7:34 am, Friday, April 3, 2020 at McLean County Nursing Ho...
Apr 05, 2020
