Category Archives: Local News
Gas prices down across the state
Gas prices are down across the state. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Neil Doyle BLOOMINGTON – Illinois gas prices are averaging $3.29 a gallon, down 3 cents compared to last week. GasBuddy price...
Aug 16, 2021
MCHD reports 144 new cases of COVID-19, rolling positivity down slightly
McLean County Health officials reported the new cases on Monday.(Facebook/McLean County Health Department) By Blake Haas BLOOMINGTON – Since the weekend, the McLean County Health Department is r...
Aug 16, 2021
Bloomington-Normal Avanti’s dining rooms closed indefinitely
Avanti’s says carry out, curbside pick up, delivery, banquet and catering will remain available at its Bloomington-Normal locations. (Facebook/Avanti’s Italian Restaurant of Bloomington-No...
Aug 16, 2021
Scaled-back Trail East development plan in Uptown Normal keeps mural at current site
The mural, once the subject of a legal battle in federal court, won't be demolished or moved to another site. It will stay where it's at and incorporated into the new building. (WJBC file photo)By HOI...
Aug 16, 2021
First USDA yield forecast
Nationally, the forecast for bushels per acre is 174.6 for corn and 50 for soybeans. (Photo by Andy Melton/flickr)By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – The first look at the 2021 crop yield forecast is here...
Aug 13, 2021
Road closures during Medici Craft Beer and Jazz Street Festival
Roads will reopen at 11 p.m. (Twitter/Town of Normal)By WJBC StaffNORMAL – Uptown Normal is hosting the Medici Craft Beer and Jazz Street Festival on Saturday, Aug. 14 from 4 - 10 p.m., benefitt...
Aug 13, 2021
Heavy rain causes severe flooding in Central Illinois town
The National Weather Service said essentially every road was "impassable" Thursday afternoon as authorities pleaded with the public to avoid unnecessary travel. (Facebook/Illinois Weather)By HOI ABCGI...
Aug 13, 2021
High bond set in local child molestation case
Johnson’s next court date is September 3. (Photo courtesy: Heart of Illinois ABC)By Heart of Illinois ABCBLOOMINGTON – A man remains jailed on a high bond after a McLean County Grand Jury ...
Aug 12, 2021
Popular Central Illinois drive-in closed due to record flooding in Gibson City
The Harvest Moon Twin drive-in theater is located at 1175 S. Sangamon Ave., in Gibson City. (Photo courtesy: Harvest Moon Twin drive-in theater/Facebook)By Blake HaasGIBSON CITY – A popular Cent...
Aug 12, 2021
MCHD reports 48 new cases of COVID-19; rolling positivity increases to 4.8%
McLean County Health officials reported the new cases on Thursday. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Blake Haas BLOOMINGTON – The McLean County Health Department reports the rolling 7-day positivit...
Aug 12, 2021
