Category Archives: Coronavirus

Three new COVID-19 cases in McLean and Livingston County
McLean County health officials report three individuals remain hospitalized. (Photo courtesy: McLean County Health Department) By Blake Haas BLOOMINGTON – McLean County Health officials announce...
Syndicated Author Jul 27, 2020

Vote-by-mail applications to be sent out in McLean County no later than Aug. 1
For those wishing to vote in person, the clerk’s office and the BEC say they are also taking safety precautions on Election Day. (Photo courtesy: AP) By Heart of Illinois ABC BLOOMINGTON –...
Syndicated Author Jul 23, 2020

Twin-Cities transit system defends bus service for vets after elected official’s complaints
Connect Transit said people using the clinic actually have door-to-door service to the clinic. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Heart of Illinois ABC BLOOMINGTON – Bloomington-Normal’s publi...
Syndicated Author Jul 23, 2020

Health officials announce three new cases of COVID-19
The McLean County Health Department reports three new cases of COVID-19. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Blake Haas BLOOMINGTON – McLean County Health officials report three new Coronavirus cases...
Syndicated Author Jul 20, 2020

IHSA Executive Director: “It appears to be difficult” to have football in the fall
IHSA Executive Director Craig Anderson. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File)By Blake HaasBLOOMINGTON – With the IHSA Board of Directors set to convene later this month, the top leader of the IHSA says th...
Syndicated Author Jul 14, 2020

Connect Transit awarded CARES Act grant
Rep. Davis said the much-needed funding ensures vital local services like transit continue safely and uninterrupted. (Photo courtesy: HOI/ABC) By Heart of Illinois ABC BLOOMINGTON – Conne...
Syndicated Author Jul 13, 2020

Apple ‘N Pork Festival cancelled
The festival that draws an average of 80,000 people. (Photo courtesy: Apple ‘n Pork/Facebook) By Blake Haas CLINTON – Due to potential risks posed by COVID-19, the DeWitt County Museum Ass...
Syndicated Author Jul 10, 2020

MCHD announces 10 new COVID-19 cases; county total over 300 cases
Total cases in McLean county is now over 300. (Photo courtesy: McLean County Health Department) By Blake Haas BLOOMINGTON – With local health officials announcing ten new Coronavirus cases, the ...
Syndicated Author Jul 10, 2020

MCHD announces 15th COVID-19 death
The McLean County Health Department reports 32 individuals remain in home isolation. (Photo courtesy: McLean County Health Department)By AJ HarrisBLOOMINGTON – Another person has died due to com...
Syndicated Author Jul 09, 2020

Normal Walmart requiring customers to wear face coverings
The Walmart in Normal is requiring customers to wear face coverings. (Photo courtesy: Walmart/Facebook)By Blake HaasNORMAL – To ensure customers’ health and safety, Walmart in Normal has i...
Syndicated Author Jul 08, 2020