Category Archives: Local News
NFD seeing uptick in stovetop fires, urging residents to not use them as storage
The Normal Fire Department has responded to three stovetop fires in the past five weeks. (Photo courtesy: Normal Fire Department)By Blake HaasNORMAL – Due to the recent uptick in stovetop fires,...
May 13, 2021
McLean County reports another COVID-related death; Pfizer vaccine now available for kids 12-15
Following Wednesday’s announcement from the CDC, the Pfizer vaccine is now available for kids ages 12-15 in McLean County. (Graphic courtesy McLean County Health Department) By Neil DoyleBL...
May 13, 2021
McLean County farmers making good progress
According to the USDA crop report, 74 percent of corn has been planted, compared to 61 percent for the five-year average. (Facebook/IL Corn) By Neil DoyleBLOOMINGTON – Planting across Illin...
May 13, 2021
Unit 5 approves new district DEI director
That report is expected to get presented in full at the August board meeting. (Photo courtesy: Heart of Illinois ABC) By Heart of Illinois ABC BLOOMINGTON – The McLean County Unit 5 School Board...
May 13, 2021
Multi-million dollar gift to fund ‘world class’ natural playground in Normal
The playground will be built in stages so kids can play outside at recess during construction. (Photo courtesy: Heart of Illinois ABC) By Heart of Illinois ABC BLOOMINGTON – A long-time resident...
May 13, 2021
Illinois is mounting a big tourism campaign
Gov. Pritzker spoke during a news conference at the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum in Springfield. (Dave Dahl/WJBC) By Dave Dahl SPRINGFIELD – The state’s look at p...
May 13, 2021
BN Restaurant Week starts Friday
A list of participating restaurants in “BN Bites & Brews” is available here. (Facebook/Bloomington-Normal Area Convention and Visitors Bureau) By Neil Doyle BLOOMINGTON – ...
May 13, 2021
MCHD reports 32 new cases of coronavirus
The county added 32 cases of coronavirus Wednesday. (Graphic courtesy McLean County Health Department) By Neil Doyle BLOOMINGTON – The number of active coronavirus cases in McLean County ...
May 12, 2021
Congressman Davis: “Ca’mon, get the vaccine”
Earlier this year, Commander of the Illinois Air National Guard Major General Peter Nezamis (left) and Congressman Rodney Davis (right) toured the mass vaccination facility at Grossinger Motors Arena....
May 12, 2021
ISU to appoint new president this week
ISU’s presidential search committee started its work back in February. Over 50 candidates applied for the job and last week, members of the committee met with the four finalists. (Facebook/Illin...
May 12, 2021
