Category Archives: Headlines
McLean County Sheriff announces one positive case in detention facility
The sheriff’s office said the inaction is creating a health and financial burden on the detention facility and county taxpayers. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Heart of Illinois ABC BLOOMINGTON ...
Jul 29, 2020
McLean County Health Department announces 14 new cases of COVID-19
The McLean County Health Department report that 63 individuals are in-home isolation. (Photo courtesy: McLean County Health Department)By Blake HaasBLOOMINGTON – The McLean County Health Departm...
Jul 29, 2020
McLean County Health officials announce 11 new COVID-19 cases
McLean County Health Department Administrator Jessica McKnight reports 57 individuals remain in home isolation. (Photo courtesy: McLean County Health Department)By Blake HaasBLOOMINGTON – McLean...
Jul 28, 2020
Unit 5 working with First Student to ensure students are safe amid COVID-19 pandemic
Unit 5 is working with First Student to ensure students get to class on time amid the COVID-19 pandemic. (Photo courtesy: Flickr) By Blake Haas BLOOMINGTON – While Unit 5 students have an option...
Jul 27, 2020
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...
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 –...
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...
Jul 23, 2020
Back 2 School Alliance still distributing supplies despite COVID-19
There are approximately 5,500 K-8 eligible students and 1,700 eligible students in grades 9-12 that can receive school supplies. (Photo courtesy: Back2School Alliance/Facebook)By Blake HaasBLOOMINGTON...
Jul 21, 2020
Rivian expansion plans win council approval
Rivian said it will employ 1,000 workers at full production. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File)By Heart of Illinois ABCNORMAL – The Normal Town Council is backing Rivian’s plans to expand its fac...
Jul 21, 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...
Jul 20, 2020
