Category Archives: Local News
MCHD reports first cases of West Nile Virus
McLean County is one of 18 counties in Illinois with confirmed West Nile activity. There have been no reported human cases. (WJBC file photo)By Neil DoyleBLOOMINGTON – The first cases of West Ni...
Jul 30, 2021
Under your car is a jackpot for thieves
Heather Paul of State Farm Insurance says claims tripled in 2020, compared to 2019. (Photo courtesy State Farm) By Dave Dahl BLOOMINGTON – A certain auto part is in high demand – it's the ...
Jul 29, 2021
ISU to require face coverings in all public indoor spaces
ISU issued the directive Wednesday as McLean County is currently designated as having "substantial" transmission by the CDC. (Facebook/Bone Student Center) By Neil Doyle NORMAL – In accor...
Jul 29, 2021
MCHD reports 130 new cases of coronavirus, 1 additional death
Starting Thursday, the health department will again be providing daily COVID-19 updates during the week to keep the public informed and updated on vaccination progress and community transmission. (WJB...
Jul 29, 2021
Unit 5 School Board decides masks should be worn to start school year
Unit 5 plans a “reevaluation day” on September 21, as school leaders plan to look at data and the latest guidance from the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) before deciding whether to chan...
Jul 29, 2021
ISP called to two serious crashes, one fatal, on I-55 in McLean County
The tanker driver, a 63-year old man from Mascoutah was pronounced dead at the scene by the McLean County coroner. The man’s name has not been released. (Facebook/City of Bloomington – Fir...
Jul 29, 2021
IDPH fully aligns with new CDC masking recommendations
The CDC recommends that all teachers and students in kindergarten through 12th grade mask up as well, regardless of vaccination status. (WJBC file photo) By IIS RadioSPRINGFIELD – The Illin...
Jul 28, 2021
Heat advisory for most of Central Illinois
A heat advisory will go into effect at 1 p.m. Wednesday to 8 p.m. Thursday. (Twitter/NWS Lincoln IL) By Neil DoyleBLOOMINGTON – Most of central Illinois will be under a heat advisory Wednes...
Jul 28, 2021
Normal Mayor estimates underpass project a minimum of three years away
The only no vote came from Town Council member Stan Nord. He considers the underpass a "luxury" item compared to higher priorities like infrastructure improvements. (Photo courtesy Town of Normal)By B...
Jul 27, 2021
Clinton Police recover stolen bikes; encourage residents to document serial numbers of personal bikes
Clinton Police recovered some stolen bikes on Tuesday. (Photo courtesy: Clinton Police/Facebook)By Blake HaasCLINTON – Clinton Police encourage residents to document bicycle serial numbers after...
Jul 27, 2021
