Category Archives: Local News
Sen. Durbin: Normal competing for a new Samsung battery facility
The Samsung battery facility would create thousands of jobs in the area, according to U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin (D-IL). (Facebook/Samsung) By Neil Doyle NORMAL – Samsung is considering Normal...
Aug 12, 2021
IDPH launches online ‘Vax Verify’ system
Vax Verify can be accessed at idphportal.illinois.gov. (Twitter/IDPH) By WJBC Staff SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) is launching a new immunization portal, Vax Veri...
Aug 12, 2021
Local organization distributes over 4,000 backpacks and school supplies
The annual event provides backpacks and supplies to students who qualify for free or reduced lunches, which is around 33% of kids in Bloomington-Normal schools. (Photo courtesy State Farm) By N...
Aug 12, 2021
District 87 sees multi-million dollar deficit on shrinking tax base
The public got its first look at the proposed budget during Wednesday night's school board meeting, and the board scheduled a public hearing on the spending plan at its September 22 meeting. (WJBC fil...
Aug 12, 2021
COVID vaccination or negative test will be required at Jason Isbell concert at The Corn Crib
Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit are scheduled to perform at The Corn Crib on Aug. 21.(Facebook/The Castle Theatre) By Neil Doyle and HOI ABC NORMAL – A singer who is performing at The Corn Crib la...
Aug 11, 2021
Heat advisory for Wednesday; Cooling centers throughout McLean County
Another hot day, with heat index of 105-110 in many areas, according to the National Weather Service in Lincoln. (Twitter/NWS Lincoln IL) By Neil Doyle BLOOMINGTON – The hot and humid conditions...
Aug 11, 2021
Masks required to be worn starting Wednesday at McLean County Law and Justice Center
The chief judge for 11th Judicial Circuit, which includes McLean County, Mark Fellheimer, issued a series of administrative orders requiring face coverings to be worn in all public areas of the buildi...
Aug 11, 2021
St. Louis Dairy Council working with school districts to promote dairy as students head back to school
In addition to promoting milk served at schools, the organization also focuses on bring locally produced produce from school gardens or local farms into daily meals. (Photo courtesy: Flickr)By Blake H...
Aug 10, 2021
One dead after Monday night crash on I-74 near Goodfield
Ruestman said preliminary autopsy results showed Welch died from blunt force injuries. He said Welch was not wearing her seatbelt. (Photo courtesy: HOI/ABC)By Heart of Illinois ABCWOODFORD COUNTY R...
Aug 10, 2021
Bloomington man arrested for drugs and active warrant
Michael Oates, 49, of Bloomington. (Photo Bloomington Police Department) By Neil DoyleBLOOMINGTON – A Bloomington man was arrested Sunday for an active McLean County warrant and drug charge...
Aug 10, 2021
