Category Archives: Local News
Secretary of State offices and driver services facilities to remain closed for another week
Spokesperson Henry Haupt says they want to be cautious and protect the health of workers and customers amidst the ongoing pandemic. (Photo courtesy Google Maps)By IIS RadioSPRINGFIELD – Illinois...
Jan 14, 2022
MCMH offering free admission to honor Martin Luther King Jr. holiday
The McLean County Museum of History will be closed on Saturday, Jan. 15 for a board/staff retreat. (WJBC file photo)By WJBC StaffBLOOMINGTON – The McLean County Museum of History in downtown Blo...
Jan 14, 2022
American Red Cross declares National Blood Crisis
For people interested in donating, go to RedCrossBlood.org, type in your zip code, and search for the nearest available drive near you to schedule an appointment. (WJBC File Photo)By Jake FogalBLOOMIN...
Jan 13, 2022
Preston announces candidacy for 91st House District
Scott Preston was elected to the Normal Town Council in 2013 as the youngest council member in the town’s history. (Photo courtesy Town of Normal)By Neil DoyleNORMAL – Normal Town Council ...
Jan 13, 2022
Illinois non-profits encouraged to apply for grant money through Charitable Trust program
Illinois Treasurer Mike Frerichs says 10 non-profits will split the funding, with grants of up to $20,000 each.(WJBC File Photo)By IIS RadioSPRINGFIELD – Non-profit organizations are encouraged ...
Jan 13, 2022
Illinois weather was warmer and wetter in 2021
Precipitation was a little bit above normal last year, although totals varied widely across the state, especially in northern Illinois where it was very dry much of the time. (WJBC file photo)By IIS R...
Jan 13, 2022
Lawmakers cancel in-person session due to surge in COVID-19
Lawmakers will continue to meet virtually. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Dave Dahl SPRINGFIELD – Lawmakers continue to stay away from Springfield.The House and Senate announced Wednesday that t...
Jan 12, 2022
​State launches new COVID-19 vaccine campaign
The initial rollout features four videos from Illinoisans who were initially hestitant about getting the vaccine.(Twitter/Illinois Department of Public Health) By IIS RadioSPRINGFIELD – The stat...
Jan 12, 2022
Area sheriff warns local taxpayers will bear burden as state stops taking inmates from county jails
Sheriff Jon Sandage said his county jail is currently housing 44 inmates that should be in state prison, and the last inmate to be transported from McLean County to IDOC was December 20. (WJBC file ph...
Jan 12, 2022
D87 altering class schedules as cases of COVID-19 spread
School administrators announced the schedule change on Tuesday. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Blake HaasBLOOMINGTON – As cases of COVID-19 continue to surge in McLean County, District 87 is cha...
Jan 11, 2022
