Category Archives: Headlines
Bloomington Dr.: Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine trials results are a ‘game-changer’
OSF General Surgeon Dr. John Wieland. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File)By Blake HaasBLOOMINGTON – A ‘game-changer’ is how one Central Illinois doctor describes Coronavirus vaccine trial an...
Nov 09, 2020
Trade wars and COVID-19 could swing farmers’ vote
This year, the Trump Administration direct farm aid reached $32 billion – an all-time high. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Blake Haas BLOOMINGTON – Trade wars and the ongoing Coronavirus p...
Oct 27, 2020
Travel back on the rise despite COVID-19
Tim Davis with Direct Travel reports travel is on the rise despite the COVID-19 pandemic. (Photo courtesy: Central Illinois Regional Airport/Facebook)By Blake HaasBLOOMINGTON – According to a Ce...
Oct 20, 2020
Salvation Army looking for new coats for the annual coat drive
Donations can be made at 611 W. Washington St., in Bloomington, Monday-Friday, from 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. (Photo courtesy: The Salvation Army/Facebook)By Blake HaasBLOOMINGTON – The Salvation A...
Oct 09, 2020
McLean County government considers opening COVID-19 call center
Plans for the call center and COVID-19 hotline still have to be approved by the Executive Committee and the full County Board. (Photo courtesy: HOI/ABC) By Heart of Illinois ABC BLOOMINGTON ...
Oct 06, 2020
Bloomington says the ‘glitch’ is fixed on ballots; early voting resumes
The error is limited to Bloomington voters, as the rest of Mclean County votes through the County Election Commission. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Heart of Illinois ABC BLOOMINGTON – The Bloo...
Oct 05, 2020
Downtown Bloomington Farmers’ Market lives on despite pandemic
The market will be open Saturday morning through October before going indoors once a month during winter time. (Photo courtesy: Heart of Illinois ABC) By Heart of Illinois ABC BLOOMINGTON – Loca...
Oct 05, 2020
Bloomington City council looking at trick-or-treating alternatives
The Bloomington city council is looking at other trick-or-treating alternatives due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. (Photo courtesy: Pixabay)By Blake HaasBLOOMINGTON – Traditional door-to-d...
Sep 29, 2020
It’s showtime: Normal Theater to open next month
Normal Civic Arts Manager Adam Fox told WJBC’s Scott Miller the theater will be its their doors Oct. 1. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File)By Blake HaasNORMAL – It’s showtime! The Normal The...
Sep 24, 2020
PATH Crisis asking for electrical help
PATH Crisis can be reached by dialing 211 or by contacting Karen Zangerle at 309-834-0500. (Photo courtesy: PATH Crisis/Facebook) By Blake Haas BLOOMINGTON – While many things such as Dr. Pepper...
Sep 16, 2020
