Category Archives: Local News
Normal Theater reopening, but still “a couple of weeks off” from showings
The Normal Theater is located at 209 West North Street in Uptown Normal.(Facebook/Normal Theater) By Blake Haas NORMAL – The Normal Theater announced they are reopening their doors after Gov. Pr...
Jan 18, 2021
One person at the Lincoln statue in Springfield
It was John Keating, a familiar figure around protests — as a counterprotester. (Dave Dahl/WJBC) By Dave Dahl SPRINGFIELD – Maybe someone didn't get the memo. With police and Nation...
Jan 18, 2021
McLean County to move to Phase 1B of COVID vaccinations next week
The first doses of the COVID-19 vaccine were administered on Friday, Dec. 18. (Photo courtesy McLean County Health Department) By Neil Doyle BLOOMINGTON – McLean County is moving into Pha...
Jan 15, 2021
Governor announces that Region 2 will move into Tier 2 mitigations
Gov. JB Pritzker gave a virtual COVID -19 update on Friday. (Neil Doyle/WJBC) By Neil Doyle BLOOMINGTON – Region 2, which includes McLean, Livingston, Woodford, and Tazewell counties, wil...
Jan 15, 2021
Pritzker activates Illinois National Guard to bolster security in Springfield
The Illinois National Guard will not interfere with peaceful protestors exercising their first amendment rights, according to a news release Friday. (Facebook/Illinois National Guard) By Neil D...
Jan 15, 2021
CDC to require negative COVID test for international travelers
The new order from the CDC takes effect Jan. 26. (WJBC file photo) By Neil Doyle BLOOMINGTON – If you want to travel out of the country and return home you’ll have to test negative ...
Jan 15, 2021
Abortion concerns divide McLean County Board members
Logan Smith, Benjamin Webb, and Elizabeth Johnston were the three Democrats who joined Republicans in supporting the measure. (Photo courtesy: Heart of Illinois ABC)By Heart of Illinois ABCBLOOMINGTON...
Jan 15, 2021
Bloomington Hy-Vee to offer COVID-19 rapid antibody testing
The Bloomington Hy-Vee located at 1403 N. Veterans Parkway. (Facebook/Hy-Vee Bloomington) By Neil DoyleBLOOMINGTON – The Bloomington Hy-Vee will begin offering COVID-19 rapid antibody testi...
Jan 14, 2021
State health officials announce 6,652 new cases of coronavirus
The first COVID-19 vaccines were given to frontline workers at OSF Saint Francis Medical Center in Peoria on Dec. 15. (Twitter/IDPH) By WJBC StaffSPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Pu...
Jan 14, 2021
Bloomington High School names pool after long-time coach Bob Loy
Coach Bob Loy of Bloomington. (Photo courtesy: Heart of Illinois ABC)By Heart of Illinois ABCBLOOMINGTON – District 87 has found a way to honor their swim coach that died in the Fall, naming the...
Jan 14, 2021
