Category Archives: Local News
Hearings on the first version of legislative maps are Tuesday and Wednesday
The draft which came out Friday has many Republicans potentially competing with other Republicans in a 2022 primary, because their homes are now in the same districts – one district even has fou...
May 25, 2021
Illinois crops remain strong after a warm, wet week
Soybeans planted reached 80 percent, compared to the 5-year average of 53 percent. (WJBC file photo) By Dave Dahl SPRINGFIELD – There were 3.7 days suitable for field work during the week ending...
May 25, 2021
MCHD reports 14 new cases of COVID; Rolling positivity rate holds steady
The county’s rolling positivity rate held steady at 2.4%. (Graphic courtesy McLean County Health Department) By Neil Doyle BLOOMINGTON – McLean County added 14 cases of coronavirus ...
May 25, 2021
Three retired judges to head panel drawing ‘fair’ district maps for McLean County
Retired Judge Elizabeth Robb. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Heart of Illinois ABC BLOOMINGTON – Three retired McLean County judges will head up what is promised to be a bipartisan commission as...
May 25, 2021
Masks no longer required in Bloomington city buildings if you’re vaccinated
The Postal Service location at 400 North Center Street has been leased to the USPS since 1976. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Heart of Illinois ABC BLOOMINGTON – The City of Bloomington is falli...
May 25, 2021
All aboard: Amtrak returning to full passenger service
Before the COVID-19 pandemic, Amtrak served around 1 million riders a year. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File)By Katherine MurphyNORMAL – Full passenger service on Amtrak in Illinois is resuming as COV...
May 24, 2021
Union speak out against Miller Park Zoo terminating zookeepers
Nestler said the organization will continue to fight until they are back into work. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File)By Heart of Illinois ABCBLOOMINGTON – Employees at Miller Park Zoo observed endange...
May 23, 2021
Miller Park zookeepers’ union to protest ‘illegal’ firings
Heart of Illinois-ABC reached out to city leaders, but as of Friday night, they did not return messages. (Photo courtesy: Heart of Illinois ABC)By Heart of Illinois ABCBLOOMINGTON – Bloomington&...
May 22, 2021
Mayor Koos issues order easing mask requirements for public facilities, employees
There are a few exceptions, as the first floor of Uptown Station is a public transit center and masking is required. (WJBC file photo)By Neil DoyleNORMAL – The Town of Normal is aligning its mas...
May 21, 2021
17 new cases of COVID in McLean County
McLean County health officials have reported 173 new cases over the last week. (Graphic courtesy McLean County Health Department)By Neil DoyleBLOOMINGTON – McLean County added 17 cases of corona...
May 21, 2021
