Category Archives: Local News
CIRA reports passenger numbers for January 2021
CIRA deputy director Fran Strebing says there is some optimism, as leisure travel has picked up over the last few months. (Facebook/Central Illinois Regional Airport) By Neil DoyleBLOOMINGTON ...
Feb 17, 2021
MCHD reports five COVID-related deaths; Rolling positivity rate drops below 2%
The county’s rolling positivity rate dropped to 1.4%, the first time it has dropped below 2% since mid-August. (Graphic courtesy McLean County Health Department) By Neil Doyle BLOOMINGTON...
Feb 17, 2021
Tuition, fee hikes approved at Heartland Community College
Heartland Community College District 540 serves a corridor along interstate 55 that includes Pontiac, Bloomington-Normal, and Lincoln. (Photo courtesy: Heart of Illinois ABC) By Heart of Illinois ABC ...
Feb 17, 2021
Normal apartment fire caused by repair work, residents struggling to find new homes
Some students also say there is a lack of communication on the status of their belongings. (Photo courtesy: Heart of Illinois ABC) By Heart of Illinois ABC NORMAL – Fire investigators say a thre...
Feb 17, 2021
Former Bloomington Mayor Judy Markowitz passes away
A plaque at the main entrance of the McLean County Museum of History recognizes Judy Markowitz and the gift she gave in 2000. (Facebook/McLean County Museum of History) By Neil Doyle BLOOMINGTO...
Feb 16, 2021
Gov. Pritzker issues disaster proclamation following significant winter storm
To alleviate stress on the nation's grid, all Illinois residents are encouraged to take appropriate measures to safely conserve energy. (WJBC file photo) By WJBC Staff SPRINGFIELD – Gover...
Feb 16, 2021
Governor to give his budget speech Wednesday
Gov. JB Pritzker during a COVID-19 press briefing. (WJBC file photo) By Dave Dahl SPRINGFIELD – A political science professor emeritus at the University of Illinois Springfield campus loo...
Feb 16, 2021
Durbin: Another stimulus package is needed
U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin at the McLean County Democratic Party headquarters in Downtown Bloomington. (WJBC file photo) By Neil Doyle BLOOMINGTON – Illinois’ senior U.S. Senator says an...
Feb 16, 2021
Snow removal continues across Illinois
IDOT has more than 1,800 trucks available to help plow roads across the state.(Twitter/IDOT_Illinois) By Neil Doyle BLOOMINGTON – Illinois Department of Transportation snow crews are stil...
Feb 16, 2021
Bloomington home destroyed by fire
Fire crews were on scene throughout the night and into the morning with the final unit leaving at 11:01 a.m. (Facebook/City of Bloomington – Fire) By Neil Doyle BLOOMINGTON – A home...
Feb 15, 2021
