Category Archives: Local News
Free concert series coming to Downtown Bloomington
The concert series will consist of four free performances that will take place on July 24, July 31, August 14, and September 4. (Facebook/Downtown Bloomington IL) By Neil Doyle BLOOMINGTON R...
Jun 18, 2021
CIRA joins Hidden Disabilities Sunflower Program
By wearing the sunflower lanyard, trained airport staff will recognize the individual wearing the lanyard may need additional support, help, or more time during their travel experience. (Facebook/Cent...
Jun 18, 2021
Gov. Pritzker announces state government offices closed Friday for new federal Juneteenth holiday
On Wednesday, Gov. Pritzker signed Illinois' law to make Juneteenth a state holiday at the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum, in the shadow of the Emancipation Proclamation. (Facebook/Go...
Jun 17, 2021
Governor announces new COVID-19 vaccine lottery
Starting in July, there will be state and regional drawings. Winners will be notified by the Illinois Department of Public Health. (Twitter/Governor JB Pritzker) By WJBC Staff and IIS Radio SPRINGFIEL...
Jun 17, 2021
Clinton Police charge Lincoln man with multiple counts of burglary
Clinton Police Chief Ben Lowers reports Slayton was transported to the DeWitt County Jail. (Photo courtesy: DeWitt County Sheriff’s Office) By Blake Haas CLINTON – A Lincoln man remains be...
Jun 17, 2021
Board approves $23.4 million for new agriculture building at Heartland Community College
Heartland Community College located in Normal. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Heart of Illinois ABC BLOOMINGTON – Add agriculture to the list of growing fields at Heartland Community College in ...
Jun 17, 2021
Over 28,000 passengers through CIRA last month
Central Illinois Regional Airport Deputy Director Fran Strebing spoke with WJBC’s Scott Miller. (Facebook/Central Illinois Regional Airport) By Neil Doyle BLOOMINGTON – Central Illi...
Jun 16, 2021
IDPH reports first mosquitoes to test positive for West Nile virus
Last year, 26 counties in Illinois reported a West Nile virus positive mosquito batch, bird and/or human case. (WJBC file photo) By Neil Doyle SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Pub...
Jun 16, 2021
McLean County adds 2 COVID-related deaths, 24 new cases
Updated COVID numbers in McLean County as of June 16, 2021. (Graphic courtesy McLean County Health Department) By Neil Doyle BLOOMINGTON – McLean County health officials are reporting 24 ...
Jun 16, 2021
Gov. Pritzker signs legislation making Juneteenth an official state holiday
Illinois will recognize Juneteenth throughout the state, lowering all flags covered by the Illinois Flag Display Act to half-staff on Saturday, June 19. (Facebook/Gov. JB Pritzker) By WJBC Staff SPRIN...
Jun 16, 2021
