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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
IWU reports 10 additional coronavirus cases
IWU officials said the outbreak is related to off-campus social gatherings where the consistent use of masks and physical distancing did not occur, a violation of university protocols. (WJBC file phot...
Aug 20, 2020
Downtown Bloomington arena seen as county’s voting center on election day
Grossinger Motors Arena. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Heart of Illinois ABC BLOOMINGTON – Bloomington’s city owned Grossinger Motors Arena will become the voting center for all McLean Co...
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
Radio Bloomington “SandScape 2020” to Cancun with Direct Travel
RADIO BLOOMINGTON, DIRECT TRAVEL "SAND-SCAPE 2020" TO BREATHLESS RIVIERA CANCUN If you're ready for a getaway Radio Bloomington and Direct Travel has the perfect place, Breathless Riviera Cancun Resor...
Jul 10, 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
Join In the 2020 Hog Wild 5K with WJBC
The McLean County Fair had to be cancelled for 2020. However, the Hog Wild 5K race will still take place! The race will take place Sunday, August 2nd. With the safety of participants in mind and guide...
Jul 01, 2020
