Category Archives: Local News
McLean County surpasses 100 COVID-related deaths
MCHD reports while the first doses of the COVID-19 vaccine were administered last week, around 1,600 front-line healthcare workers have received their first dose.(Facebook/Reditus Laboratories)By Blak...
Dec 30, 2020
Man convicted in Woodford County sex abuse case faces new charges in McLean County
Jacob Allen Terrell-Chandler, 22. (Photo courtesy McLean County Jail) By HOI ABCBLOOMINGTON – A high bond has been set for a man accused of sexually abusing a teenager in the Twin-Cities be...
Dec 30, 2020
9 COVID-related deaths reported in McLean County
MCHD reported 84 new cases, as there are 29 McLean County residents currently hospitalized for COVID, and 958 are in home isolation. (WJBC file photo) By Neil DoyleBLOOMINGTON – McLean Coun...
Dec 29, 2020
Pedestrian suffers life-threatening injuries in DUI accident near Bloomington
Stine’s blood alcohol level was not available. Police said they’re still investigating Stine’s whereabouts before the accident. (WJBC file photo) By HOI ABCBLOOMINGTON – A...
Dec 29, 2020
A vaccine passport may be required to travel
CNN reports that several companies and technology groups have begun developing smartphone apps or systems for individuals to upload details of their Covid-19 tests and vaccinations, creating digital c...
Dec 28, 2020
MCHD reports 2 more COVID-related deaths; 404 new cases
The county’s rolling positivity rate held steady at 7.2%. (Graphic courtesy McLean County Health Department) By Neil DoyleBLOOMINGTON – The McLean County Health Department Monday repo...
Dec 28, 2020
Hudson landmark closing temporarily
Curbside service not enough to sustain the family owned operation. (PHOTO- Green Gables Facebook Page) By Katherine Murphy HUDSON- Fans of Green Gables in Hudson have just a few days to get the...
Dec 24, 2020
Unit 5 Schools receiving $1 million for COVID testing
The logistics of the on-site testing will be determined in the coming weeks. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Heart of Illinois ABC BLOOMINGTON – Unit 5 schools will receive $1 million towards on-...
Dec 23, 2020
ISU tabs Kyle Brennan as school’s next Athletics Director
Kyle Brenna will begin serving as Illinois State University’s next Director of Athletics. (Photo courtesy: Kyle Brennan) By Blake Haas NORMAL – Illinois State University will have a new at...
Dec 23, 2020
ICU beds nearing capacity as officials report 16 new cases of COVID-19
OSF Pharmacist Ryan Wolf prepares COVID-19 vaccines. (Photo courtesy: McLean County Health Department) By Blake Haas BLOOMINGTON – McLean County Intensive Care Units are close to capacity as cou...
Dec 23, 2020
