Category Archives: Headlines
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
Visitation temporarily suspended after lightning strike at McLean County Jail
McLean County Jail. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) BLOOMINGTON – A lightning strike at the McLean County Detention Facility has affected the inmate visitation system throughout the facility ...
Jul 20, 2020 McLean County Jail. (Photo courtesy: McLean County Law and Justice Center)
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...
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...
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...
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 ...
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...
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...
Jul 08, 2020
Local health officials announce eight new cases of COVID-19
The McLean County Health Department is reporting eight new cases of COVID-19 increasing the county total to 290. (Photo courtesy: McLean County Health Department)By Blake HaasBLOOMINGTON – Coron...
Jul 08, 2020
Local health officials report four new cases of COVID-19
Local health officials announced four new cases of COVID-19 on Thursday. (Photo courtesy: CDC/Twitter)By Blake HaasBLOOMINGTON – The McLean County Health Department reports four new cases of COV...
Jul 02, 2020
