Category Archives: Local News
MCHD reports 6 additional COVID-related deaths; Positivity rate over 11%
There are 1,337 people in home isolation and 20 McLean County residents are currently hospitalized. (WJBC file photo) By Neil DoyleBLOOMINGTON – McLean County health officials Tuesday repor...
Dec 01, 2020
LaHood looking forward to working with Biden Administration
U.S. Rep. Darin LaHood. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File)By Blake HaasBLOOMINGTON – Putting political differences aside and finding common ground is one Central Illinois lawmaker’s goal on...
Dec 01, 2020
Last weekly USDA crop report of 2020
USDA's Mark Scheusener says his office is wrapping up for the season(Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Dave DahlIt's time to put a button on the weekly USDA crop report.Winter wheat is all that's in ...
Dec 01, 2020
Rolling positivity rate above 10%; 467 new COVID cases in McLean County
Health officials say if you travelled over the holiday or think you might have been exposed at a gathering consider getting tested. (Graphic courtesy McLean County Health Department) By Neil Doyl...
Nov 30, 2020
Senator Durbin: “We’ve got to do something” to provide more COVID-19 relief
Illinois Senator Dick Durbin. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File)By Blake HaasBLOOMINGTON – As bars and restaurants continue to suffer from the ramifications from the COVID-19 mitigations set forth by G...
Nov 30, 2020
Nikita Richards steps down as leader of McLean County Democrats
Nikita Richards (Photo courtesy: Heart of Illinois ABC)By Heart of Illinois ABCBLOOMINGTON – The chair of the McLean County Democratic Party is stepping down after seven months in that position....
Nov 30, 2020
Holiday display coming to Uptown Normal
The holiday display will be setup at 1 Uptown Circle in Normal. (Photo courtesy Town of Normal) By Neil Doyle NORMAL – A holiday display will be showcased in Uptown Normal with images of ...
Nov 25, 2020
Rolling positivity rate dips below 8%; McLean County adds 77 new COVID cases
MCHD will be closed Thursday and Friday for the holiday. There will be no COVID update on Thursday. (Graphic courtesy McLean County Health Department) By Neil Doyle BLOOMINGTON – The roll...
Nov 25, 2020
IDPH offers holiday food safety tips
The Illinois Department of Public Health recommends people follow four main steps for food safety: clean, separate, cook, chill. (WJBC file photo) By Neil Doyle BLOOMINGTON – While it won...
Nov 24, 2020
Children’s Discovery Museum to replace and update climbing exhibit
Construction is anticipated within the next two years, depending on the grant agreement and funding cycle. (Photo courtesy Children’s Discovery Museum) By Neil Doyle NORMAL – The Ch...
Nov 24, 2020
