Category Archives: Local News
Illinois corn and soybeans are ahead of the average
Soybeans condition was rated 2 percent very poor, 5 percent poor, 26 percent fair, 43 percent good, and 24 percent excellent. (WJBC file photo) (USDA) SPRINGFIELD – There were 5.6 days suitable ...
Aug 03, 2021
ISU Solar Car team “Racying” in American Solar Car Challenge
Team Mercury fans can follow the race on Instagram @ISU_SolarCarTeam. (Photo courtesy: Illinois State University) By Blake Haas NORMAL – Illinois State University’s Solar Car “Racyin...
Aug 02, 2021
State Farm workers told to mask up as COVID cases rise
State Farm employees at the company's other hubs in Atlanta, Dallas, and Phoenix must also wear face coverings, the company said. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Heart of Illinois ABC BLOOMINGTON ̵...
Aug 02, 2021
20-year old Mason County man killed in early morning Tazewell County crash
Police say the accident occurred around 6:00 a.m. on Monday morning. (Photo courtesy: Flickr) By Blake Haas TAZEWELL COUNTY – Tazewell County officials have identified a 20-year old Mason County...
Aug 02, 2021
MCHD reports 93 new cases of COVID-19 since Friday
The McLean County Health Department reported the new cases on Monday. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Blake Haas BLOOMINGTON – Since Friday, the McLean County Health Department is reporting 93 ne...
Aug 02, 2021
COVID vaccines available at the McLean County Fair
The health department will be offering COVID vaccines at the McLean County Fair Aug. 4-7. (Facebook/McLean County Fair) By Neil Doyle BLOOMINGTON – The McLean County Fair starts on Wednesday. Lo...
Aug 02, 2021
Rolling positivity rate above 4% in McLean County
On the vaccine front, 170,347 doses have been administered in the county, and 48.82% of the population are fully vaccinated. (Graphic courtesy McLean County Health Department)By Blake HaasBLOOMINGTON ...
Aug 02, 2021
Man pardoned for Twin-Cities murder can sue Town of Normal and police, Illinois Supreme Court rules
The Town of Normal and former police investigators Tim Freesmeyer, Dave Warner, and Frank Zayas are named as defendants in the suit. (Photo courtesy: HOI/ABC)From Heart of Illinois ABCBLOOMINGTON R...
Jul 30, 2021
City brings back mask policy
Residents needing to do business in city facilities will also be required to wear masks, according to a news release Thursday. (WJBC file photo)By Neil DoyleBLOOMINGTON – Following the latest CD...
Jul 30, 2021
COVID testing site in McLean County to remain open
Reditus specimen collector Javier Valle working at the McLean County Fairgrounds testing site in April. (Photo courtesy Reditus Laboratories)By Neil DoyleBLOOMINGTON – The COVID-19 testing site ...
Jul 30, 2021
