Category Archives: Local News

Remote learning option at Tri-Valley schools won’t be taught by local teachers
Those choosing the in-person option will attend school from 8:10 a.m. to 2 p.m., allowing time for staff planning and for a daily deep cleaning of the three Tri-Valley schools. (WJBC file photo) ...
Syndicated Author Jul 29, 2020

McLean County Health officials announce 11 new COVID-19 cases
McLean County Health Department Administrator Jessica McKnight reports 57 individuals remain in home isolation. (Photo courtesy: McLean County Health Department)By Blake HaasBLOOMINGTON – McLean...
Syndicated Author Jul 28, 2020

LaHood: $600 federal unemployment benefits should be lowered
Central Illinois Congressman Darin LaHood (R-Dunlap). (WJBC file photo) By Neil DoyleBLOOMINGTON – Senate Republicans on Monday released their $1 trillion coronavirus relief package.The pro...
Syndicated Author Jul 28, 2020

‘Black Lives Matter’ rally and march in Bloomington to defund police
The rally was held Sunday afternoon at Stevenson Park in Bloomington. (Photo courtesy HOI ABC) By HOI ABCBLOOMINGTON – The ‘Progressive Voices of Central Illinois’ hosted a rall...
Syndicated Author Jul 27, 2020

Bradley University confirms COVID-19 outbreak
The University is working with the Peoria City/County Health Department to do further contact tracing and to obtain details on the full scope of the situation. (Photo courtesy HOI ABC) By HOI ABC...
Syndicated Author Jul 24, 2020 Photo courtesy: File)

MCHD reports 14 new cases of COVID-19
McLean County’s overall positivity rate is 2.2% while the rolling seven-day positivity rate is 2.5%. (WJBC file photo) By AJ HarrisBLOOMINGTON – The McLean County Health Department on...
Syndicated Author Jul 24, 2020

ISU faculty voice concerns about fall reopening
The Illinois State University Board of Trustees on Friday heard from multiple faculty members during the virtual meeting on Zoom. (Neil Doyle/WJBC) By Neil DoyleNORMAL – As students return ...
Syndicated Author Jul 24, 2020

Unions representing college and university employees worry about fall reopening
John Miller, president of the University Professionals of Illinois. (Dave Dahl/WJBC) By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – Some university faculty and staff around the state want to pump the brakes on ...
Syndicated Author Jul 24, 2020

Bloomington Schnucks recalls fresh ground beef
Currently, there have been no reported illnesses or injuries, and this is an isolated incident that does not affect any other Schnucks stores. (WJBC file photo) By Neil DoyleBLOOMINGTON – S...
Syndicated Author Jul 24, 2020

Twin-Cities jobless rate up almost 7%; Increase in all 14 metro areas
The statewide unemployment rate for June was 14.6%, a record high for the month, dating back to 1976. (WJBC file photo) By Neil DoyleBLOOMINGTON – The unemployment rate in Bloomington-Norma...
Syndicated Author Jul 23, 2020