Category Archives: Headlines
ISU testing at center of federal debate
Many tests that were intended for ISU were actually sent to nursing homes. (Photo courtesy: Blake Haas/WJBC) By Heart of Illinois ABC NORMAL – A coronavirus testing crunch left Illinois State Un...
Sep 16, 2020
Tax rate seen flat in McLean County government’s proposed budget
County board committees will review the budget next month. (Photo courtesy: HOI/ABC) By Heart of Illinois ABC BLOOMINGTON – McLean County government’s proposed budget for the next fiscal y...
Sep 16, 2020
UIS helps parents help e-learners
Kara McElwrath, an instructor at the University of Illinois Springfield, tells parents they need to be a constant source of assurement to their online-learning children. (Photo courtesy: Dave Dahl/WJB...
Sep 15, 2020
Donation aims to keep McLean County businesses safe from COVID-19
UniFirst also donated hand sanitizer. (Photo courtesy: HOI/ABC)By Heart of Illinois ABCBLOOMINGTON – Businesses in McLean County wanting to be COVID-compliant won’t have to go far to find ...
Sep 11, 2020
Gov. Pritzker calling on Blono to complete 2020 Census
Gov. Pritzker (middle) spoke at Illinois State University with Normal Mayor Chris Koos (lef) and Illinois State University President Dr. Larry Dietz (right) about the 2020 Census. (Photo courtesy: Bla...
Sep 10, 2020
COVID-19 memorial service held in Springfield
Gov. Pritzker attended the memorial. (Photo courtesy: CDC/File) By Dave Dahl SPRINGFIELD – Illinoisans need each other, and Illinoisans are watching out for each other, Gov. JB Pritzker said Wed...
Sep 10, 2020
ISU freshman enrollment down slightly from last year
Official enrollment figures were computed after the 10th day of classes. (Photo courtesy: Illinois State University) By Blake Haas NORMAL – Illinois State University’s fall enrollment decl...
Sep 04, 2020
Normal seeks public feedback on updated bike, pedestrian master plan
The Normal Town Council will consider adopting the updated plan at its October 5 meeting, which starts at 7 p.m. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Heart of Illinois ABC NORMAL – The Town of Normal ...
Sep 04, 2020
Normal Town Council votes to extend emergency ordinances
Mayor Koos explained the council can vote to rescind the orders if the current situation improves. (Photo courtesy: HOI/ABC)By Heart of Illinois ABCNORMAL – Wednesday, the Normal Town Council vo...
Sep 03, 2020
Should you get a flu shot during the COVID-19 pandemic?
OSF St. Joseph Medical Center General Surgeon Dr. Wieland. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Blake Haas BLOOMINGTON – Even with the ongoing Coronavirus pandemic, a Bloomington Doctor encourages eve...
Sep 01, 2020
