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Bloomington police report two DUI arrests, 45 violations over Labor Day weekend
1+ hour, 30+ min ago (266+ words) BLOOMINGTON — The Bloomington Police Department reported two arrests for driving under the influence and two drug arrests during an impaired-driving enforcement effort over Labor Day weekend, according to a department news release. Bloomington-Normal Labor Day parade celebrates workforce with 'Solidarity…...
Flick Fact: Video gamblers spend millions every month in Bloomington. Where?
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (142+ words) Question: In July 1976, says a recent "How Time Flies" item, Bloomington was having a crackdown on pinball machines to avoid it becoming a "wide-open pinball town." It apparently worked. But now,... Javascript is required to use this website. People are…...
Bloomington officers issue 53 citations during Illinois Speed Awareness Day
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (171+ words) BLOOMINGTON — The Bloomington Police Department conducted 87 traffic stops, resulting in 53 citations during Illinois Speed Awareness Day on July 22. Drone camera forum at the Bloomington Public Library A man from Bloomington is accused of pushing in a window air conditioner to…...
50 years ago: Bastion of free parking in downtown Bloomington falls prey to profit motive
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (749+ words) Learn to navigate the Newspapers.com database, perform browsing and complex search functions, and save clippings using a free user account. Tutorial developed by the University of Alabama Libraries. libraries.ua.edu Transcript: Hi, my name is Alex, and in…...
Bloomington accepting nominations for annual beautification awards
2+ mon, 2+ week ago (194+ words) Nick Frillman talks about the edible landscape at the Refuge Food Forest. Recent plantings include apples, pears, peaches, cherries, blackcurrants, and plums, providing a blend of learning and a healthy snack in an interactive green space. BLOOMINGTON — The Citizens’ Beautification…...
1 arrested after fight, shots fired in Bloomington
3+ mon, 2+ week ago (493+ words) BLOOMINGTON — A man has been arrested in McLean County after police said he shot at a vehicle following a brawl Saturday morning. According to information provided by the McLean County State's Attorney's Office, Bloomington officers were dispatched about 9:35 a.m. Saturday…...
Prairieland Punishers Roller Derby to host doubleheader in Bloomington, with first Open Gender Division bout
1+ year, 1+ week ago (280+ words) BLOOMINGTON — Prairieland Punishers Roller Derby is wrapping up its 2025 season this weekend with the first-ever sanctioned Open Gender Division bout. Sierra Henry, aka "Lynnyrd Skyn-Her," Bloomington, and Chelsey Boker-Nunnery, aka "Stellasaurus Rex," Decatur, practice Tuesday, July 23, 2024, with the Prairieland Punishers…...
Bloomington to begin asphalt binding on Oakland, Prospect and Washington
10+ mon, 4+ week ago (416+ words) BLOOMINGTON — Asphalt binder operations are scheduled to begin Tuesday on Oakland Avenue, Prospect Road and Washington Street. Operations will start on Oakland Avenue from Eldorado Road to Hershey Road and then move to Prospect Road from Oakland Avenue to Empire…...
100 years ago: Downtown Bloomington fire draws a crowd
10+ mon, 4+ week ago (748+ words) Learn to navigate the Newspapers.com database, perform browsing and complex search functions, and save clippings using a free user account. Tutorial developed by the University of Alabama Libraries. libraries.ua.edu Transcript: Hi, my name is Alex, and in…...
100 years ago: Bloomington Exposition of Progress deemed a wild success
11+ mon, 12+ hour ago (1029+ words) Learn to navigate the Newspapers.com database, perform browsing and complex search functions, and save clippings using a free user account. Tutorial developed by the University of Alabama Libraries. libraries.ua.edu Transcript: Hi, my name is Alex, and in…...