Category Archives: Local News
Portillo’s hopes to raise $405 million from IPO, add 100s of new restaurants
Portillo’s founder Dick Portillo stands in front of a replica of The Dog House, which he ran in the Chicago suburb of Villa Park starting in 1963. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Heart of Illinoi...
Oct 12, 2021
Heyworth to close elementary school due to uptick in positive COVID-19 cases
The school district made the announcement on Tuesday. (Photo courtesy: Heyworth School District/Facebook) By Blake HaasHEYWORTH – Due to rising cases in COVID-19 in the Heyworth School District,...
Oct 12, 2021
Beer Nuts moving salty snacks online; shuttering company store
The factory store has been closed since last March. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Blake HaasBLOOMINGTON – Due to the pandemic, Beer Nuts will not reopen their company store but move the salty s...
Oct 12, 2021
Two Central Illinoisans arrested after high-speed chase in McLean County
Authorities report Nathan Rich, allegedly led police on a high-speed chase. (Photo courtesy: LeRoy Police) By Blake HaasLEROY – Two people from Central Illinois face charges after a high-speed c...
Oct 12, 2021
ISU celebrating 100 years of homecoming
Other information about events throughout the week can be found here. (Twitter/Illinois State University Homecoming)By Neil DoyleNORMAL – Illinois State University is celebrating 100 years of ho...
Oct 12, 2021
Decades-old unsolved murder weighs heavily on Bloomington’s new police chief
Bloomington Police Chief Jamal Simington. (Photo courtesy HOI ABC) By HOI ABCBLOOMINGTON – Bloomington's new police chief revealed more about his background Monday while speaking publicly for th...
Oct 12, 2021
Local Dr. believes the country is turning the corner when it comes to COVID-19
Dr. John Wieland, Medical Director of Acute Care Services at Carle BroMenn Medical Center. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Blake HaasBLOOMINGTON – With higher vaccination rates among Americans, a...
Oct 11, 2021
MCHD reports 98 new cases of COVID-19; the positivity rate declines to 4.3%
The McLean County Health Department reported the new cases on Monday. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Blake HaasBLOOMINGTON – Since Friday, the McLean County Health Department is reporting 98 new...
Oct 11, 2021
Gas prices in Illinois up 10 cents over the week
Gas prices in the state are 19 cents higher than a month ago and $1.24 more expensive compared to this time last year. (WJBC file photo)By Neil DoyleBLOOMINGTON – Illinois gas prices have risen ...
Oct 11, 2021
Heartland to host COVID vaccination clinics
The vaccination clinics will be open to students, employees, and the general public. (Facebook/Heartland Community College)By Neil DoyleNORMAL – Heartland Community College will host two vaccina...
Oct 11, 2021
