Category Archives: Local News
Colfax man gets 20 year prison sentence for sexually assaulting a child
Randall Patrick, 51, of Colfax. (Photo courtesy HOI ABC)By HOI ABCBLOOMINGTON – A Colfax man, who prosecutors say is a repeat sex offender, has been sentenced to 20 years in prison.Randall Patri...
Aug 23, 2021
ISU students and employee vaccination rate at 64% as classes resume
Some students said it can be tough wearing a mask during class, but they are glad to be back with their peers to have an almost normal college experience. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Heart of Illin...
Aug 19, 2021
MCHD reports 32 new cases of COVID-19; rolling positivity rate down slightly
McLean County Health officials reported the new cases on Thursday. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Blake Haas BLOOMINGTON – The McLean County Health Department is reporting 32 new cases of COVID-...
Aug 19, 2021
Former ISU President and six area Veterans to be honored for his commitment to at-risk high school students
Former Illinois State University President Larry Dietz. (WJBC file photo) By Blake Haas BLOOMINGTON – Former Illinois State University President Dr. Larry Dietz and six area Veterans are receivi...
Aug 19, 2021
ISU leaders pleased by high vaccination rates among students, employees
ISU is starting the school year requiring students, faculty, and staff to provide proof of vaccination, while those who don’t show proof must submit to weekly saliva-based COVID-19 testing. (WJB...
Aug 19, 2021
Over 35,000 passengers through CIRA last month
Passengers waiting to go through security at Central Illinois Regional Airport. (Facebook/Central Illinois Regional Airport) By Neil Doyle BLOOMINGTON – Last month was another strong showing for...
Aug 19, 2021
Jontry: Could be serious consequences for school districts that don’t comply with mask mandate
Mark Jontry is the superintendent for the Regional Office of Education #17 which covers McLean, Livingston, DeWitt and Logan Counties. (WJBC file photo) By WJBC Staff BLOOMINGTON – Regional Scho...
Aug 19, 2021
Fatal crash in DeWitt County
The passenger of the vehicle, an 87-year-old man from Pontiac, was pronounced dead. His name has not been released. (Facebook/Illinois State Police) By Neil Doyle CLINTON – One person is ...
Aug 19, 2021
The deadline for flood disaster loan assistance is approaching
Rep. Dan Brady (R-Bloomington) spoke with a member of the Illinois Emergency Management Agency after touring flood damage at Home Sweet Home Ministries in Bloomington. (Photo courtesy: Blake Haas/WJBC...
Aug 18, 2021
HCC to launch Nussbaum Trucking Academy
(L-R) District 540 Board of Trustees Chair Jeffrey Flessner, CEO Nussbaum Transportation Brent Nussbaum, & President of Heartland Community College Keith Cornille sign the Nussbaum Trucking Academ...
Aug 18, 2021
