Category Archives: Local News
District 87, Unit 5 announce all students will start school year learning from home
Both Bloomington-Normal school districts on Thursday announced the changes for the fall semester amid the coronavirus pandemic. (WJBC file photo) By Neil DoyleBLOOMINGTON – District 87 and ...
Aug 06, 2020
Davis, LaHood announce $8 million to Connect Transit for downtown Bloomington transfer center
U.S. Rep. Rodney Davis (IL-13) meets with Connect Transit and community leaders about a proposed Downtown Bloomington Transfer Center on August 23rd, 2018. (Photo courtesy U.S. Rep. Rodney Davis) ...
Aug 06, 2020
McLean County adds 15 new cases of COVID-19
McLean County’s overall positivity rate is 2.1%, while the rolling seven-day positivity rate is 2.0%. (WJBC file photo) By Neil DoyleBLOOMINGTON – The McLean County Health Department ...
Aug 06, 2020
Bloomington police chief to retire in September
Bloomington Police Chief Dan Donath when he was selected for the position in August of 2019. (Neil Doyle/WJBC) By Neil DoyleBLOOMINGTON – Bloomington City Manager Tim Gleason on Thursday an...
Aug 06, 2020
LCHD closed for cleaning after staffers test positive for COVID-19
The Livingston County Health Department is closed to the public for cleaning. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File)By Blake HaasBLOOMINGTON – The Livingston County Health Department building will be close...
Aug 06, 2020
In the midst of re-election campaign, McLean County auditor, other officials bicker over her duties
Finance Committee member Chuck Erickson voted against McNeil’s request, saying he wanted to hear Anderson’s side of the story. (Photo courtesy: HOI-ABC)By Heart of Illinois ABCBLOOMINGTON ...
Aug 06, 2020
MCHD announces 13 new cases of COVID-19
The McLean County Health Department announced 13 new cases of COVID-19 on Wednesday. (Photo courtesy: McLean County Health Department)By Blake HaasBLOOMINGTON – Coronavirus infections continue t...
Aug 05, 2020
Normal Police officer finds garage fire while on patrol
The officer reported flames visible and attempted to contact the building occupants to warn them of the fire. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File)By Blake HaasNORMAL – A garage fire remains under investi...
Aug 05, 2020
Firefighters save part of a burning building in Towanda
Airel firefighters saved part of a buring building in Towanda on Monday. (Photo courtesy: Katherine Murphy/WJBC)By Blake HaasTOWANDA – Firefighters were able to save three-quarters a burning bui...
Aug 03, 2020
Livingston County adds eight new COVID-19 cases
Livingston County Health officials announced eight new cases of COVID-19. (Photo courtesy: CDC/Twitter)By Blake HaasLIVINGSTON COUNTY – Eight more individuals have tested positive for COVID-19 i...
Aug 03, 2020
