Category Archives: Headlines
MCHD reports 117 new cases of COVID-19
McLean County health officials announced 117 new cases of COVID-19 on Wednesday. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File)By Blake HaasBLOOMINGTON – McLean County Health officials announced 117 new cases of C...
Dec 09, 2020
LCHD reports seven additional COVID-19 deaths
The Livingston County Health Department announced the seven additional deaths on Wednesday. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Katherine Murphy LIVINGSTON COUNTY – Livingston County Health Departmen...
Dec 03, 2020
MCHD health officials warn of “difficult winter” as officials mark 46th COVID death
On Tuesday, the McLean County Health Department announced another resident has died due to COVID019. (Photo courtesy: HOI)By Blake HaasBLOOMINGTON – Local health officials warn of a “very ...
Nov 18, 2020
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
