Category Archives: Local News
Rolling positivity rate below 3%; McLean County adds 11 new cases of coronavirus
The county’s rolling positivity rate inched down to 2.6%. (Graphic courtesy McLean County Health Department) By Neil Doyle BLOOMINGTON – There are 203 active coronavirus cases in Mc...
Feb 24, 2021
McLean County’s top prosecutor says despite recent murder trials violent crime is down
McLean County State’s Attorney Don Knapp. (File photo by Howard Packowitz/WJBC) By HOI-ABC BLOOMINGTON– The McLean County State’s Attorney says despite the recent uptick in mu...
Feb 24, 2021
New location picked for Connect Transit
The transit system will soon start negotiating to buy the property, now owned by a St. Louis real estate company. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By HOI-ABC BLOOMINGTON– Trustees overseeing B...
Feb 24, 2021
More train horns in Normal as repairs continue from derailment
The freight train derailment happened Feb. 13 near Illinois State University and Uptown Normal. (Scott Miller/WJBC) By Neil Doyle NORMAL – The railroad quiet zone in Normal is temporarily...
Feb 23, 2021
LeRoy community mourns loss of football coach
Jordan Reinhart (second from right) was the defensive coordinator for the Panther football team the last three seasons. (Facebook/Amy Zeleznik) By Neil Doyle LEROY – Unique and hardworkin...
Feb 23, 2021
40 new cases of coronavirus reported in McLean County
McLean County hospitals are reporting 77% of ICU beds and 92% of total beds in use, with 14 people currently hospitalized due to COVID.(Graphic courtesy McLean County Health Department) By Neil...
Feb 23, 2021
McLean County announces new dates for COVID-19 vaccine clinics canceled last week
People will be be rescheduled in the same time slot as their original appointment on the new clinic dates, according to MCHD. (Twitter/RepLaHood) By Neil Doyle BLOOMINGTON – The McLean Co...
Feb 23, 2021
LaHood heading to Washington hoping to secure more vaccines and funding
U.S. Rep. Darin LaHood (R-Dunlap) toured the COVID-19 vaccination site Monday at Grossinger Motors Arena in downtown Bloomington. (Twitter/RepLaHood) By HOI ABC BLOOMINGTON – Congressman ...
Feb 23, 2021
Bloomington’s mayor blasts blogger’s claims of police misconduct
Bloomington Mayor Tari Renner. (WJBC file photo) By HOI ABC BLOOMINGTON – Bloomington Mayor Tari Renner is angrily denying claims city leaders covered up alleged misconduct by a former po...
Feb 23, 2021
Panel of tourism and hospitality professionals urges state senators to get Illinois moving
Mike Jacobson, president and CEO of the Illinois Hotel and Lodging Association, says his industry means a lot to the economy – and to people who need jobs. (Facebook/Illinois Restaurant Associat...
Feb 22, 2021
