Category Archives: Local News
26 new cases of coronavirus in McLean County; Rolling positivity rate is 3.4%
There have been 160 COVID-related deaths in the county. (Graphic courtesy McLean County Health Department) By Neil Doyle BLOOMINGTON – The number of active coronavirus cases in McLean Cou...
Feb 10, 2021
Preview of governor’s proposed budget
Gov. JB Pritzker’s budget speech is Feb. 17.(Facbook/Governor JB Pritzker) By Dave Dahl SPRINGFIELD – We're getting a hint of Gov. JB Pritzker's proposals for the state budget for t...
Feb 09, 2021
Cold air across Central Illinois here to stay
State public health officials are advising people to dress in layers and cover your ears, forehead and lower part of your face since those are the areas most susceptible to frostbite. (WJBC file photo...
Feb 09, 2021
Former WJBC host helps raise over $2,000 for Salvation Army
WJBC’s Scott Miller stopped by the red kettle outside Hy-Vee for the Cubs/Cardinals challenge. (Scott Miller/WJBC) By Neil Doyle BLOOMINGTON – Longtime WJBC morning show host Scott ...
Feb 09, 2021
8 additional COVID-related deaths reported in McLean County
The number of active cases continues to decline as 314 residents are isolating at home. (Graphic courtesy McLean County Health Department) By Neil Doyle BLOOMINGTON – Local health officia...
Feb 09, 2021
Bloomington city manager’s contract extended to run until 2025
Tim Gleason previously ran city governments in Decatur and Washington. (WJBC file photo) By HOI ABC BLOOMINGTON – The Bloomington City Council’s contract with City Manager Tim Gleas...
Feb 09, 2021
Bloomington Liquor Commission to rule on two more COVID violation cases
This is the second time Parkview has been ordered to appear before the liquor commission for breaking COVID rules.. Parkview Inn agreed to pay a $400 fine in December. (Photo courtesy HOI ABC) ...
Feb 09, 2021
MCHD Administrator: It’s been a long year
McLean County Health Department Administrator Jessica McKnight. (Neil Doyle/WJBC) By Neil Doyle BLOOMINGTON – While many residents are frustrated with the COVID-19 vaccination process, ma...
Feb 08, 2021
Bloomington Dr. says symptoms after the COVID-19 is a good sign
Dr. John Wieland, Medical Director of Acute Care Services at Carle BroMenn Medical Center. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Blake Haas BLOOMINGTON – A Bloomington Doctor says some people are exper...
Feb 08, 2021
District 87’s Reilly to leave superintendent’s post next year
Dr. Barry Reilly, 55, is retiring in June of next year after 33 years with District 87. (Photo courtesy: Heart of Illinois ABC)By Heart of Illinois ABCBLOOMINGTON – Elected leaders in McLean Cou...
Feb 08, 2021
