Category Archives: Local News
McLean County Health officials report 645 new cases of COVID-19; rolling positivity is 20.9%
The McLean County Health Department reported the new cases on Tuesday. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Blake HaasBLOOMINGTON – Another person has died from COVID-19 in McLean County as health off...
Jan 11, 2022
Jelani Day’s family voices discontent to elected leaders about death investigation
Jelani Day’s mother and brother spoke to the Bloomington City Council Monday night. (YouTube/City of Bloomington)By HOI ABCBLOOMINGTON – Jelani Day's brother and mother expressed their dis...
Jan 11, 2022
Town of Normal preserving artifacts from the COVID-19 pandemic in a community time capsule
The time capsule will be opened in 2042. (Photo courtesy: Town of Normal/Facebook) By Blake HaasNORMAL – The Town of Normal is looking to preserve artifacts from the COVID-19 pandemic through a ...
Jan 10, 2022
Illinois gas prices up 10 cents over the week
The cheapest station in Illinois was priced at $2.89 on Sunday while the most expensive was $4.29, according to GasBuddy price reports. (Photo courtesy Flickr/Mike Mozart)By Neil DoyleBLOOMINGTON R...
Jan 10, 2022
Consumers and manufacturers in Illinois are debating Right to Repair
Illinois lawmakers are just getting started on this one. (WJBC file photo)By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – The Right to Repair movement – allowing customers and repair shops to bypass the manufac...
Jan 10, 2022
‘Potentially large fire’ stopped by Bloomington Fire Department
The fire is currently under investigation. (Photo courtesy Bloomington Fire Department)By HOI ABCBLOOMINGTON – One person was injured and one adult and three children were temporarily displaced ...
Jan 07, 2022
Connect Transit suspending bus fares as cases of COVID-19 surge
The new procedures go into effect on Saturday. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Blake HaasNORMAL – Amid rising cases of COVID-19 in McLean County, Connect Transit is suspending bus fares and late-...
Jan 06, 2022
Snow Leopard dies from COVID-induced pneumonia at Miller Park Zoo
Miller Park Zoo Jay Tetzloff said Rilu would be missed. (Photo courtesy: Joel Sartore) By Blake HaasBLOOMINGTON – A 11-year old Snow Leopard has died from COVID-induced pneumonia at Miller Park ...
Jan 06, 2022
District 87 closed due to COVID-19; Unit 5 closed due to weather on Friday
All District 87 schools are closed on Friday due to COVID-19. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Blake HaasBLOOMINGTON – Due to the rising number of COVID-19 cases in the twin cities, all District 8...
Jan 06, 2022
Some Republicans say Illinois is losing the war on crime
State Rep. Patrick Windhorst spoke during a news conference Wednesday. (Dave Dahl/WJBC)By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – State Rep. Patrick Windhorst (R-Metropolis) says the word's on the street - Illin...
Jan 06, 2022
