Category Archives: Local News
Police probing shots fired incident in south Bloomington
Anyone with information is asked to contact Detective Ty Klein at 309-434-2366 or TKlein@cityblm.org. If you wish to remain anonymous, call McLean County Crime Stoppers at 309-828-1111. (Facebook/Bloo...
Sep 28, 2020
How soon can you go back to work after testing positive for COVID-19?
OSF St. Joseph general surgeon Dr. Wieland. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Blake Haas BLOOMINGTON – After testing positive for the novel Coronavirus, a Bloomington doctor says you may be back to...
Sep 28, 2020
ISU ‘Kognito’ program spreads mental health awareness virtually
Illinois State University has once again launched their ‘Kognito’ avatar based simulation program. (Photo courtesy: HOI/ABC) By Heart of Illinois ABC BLOOMINGTON – In the COVID-19 er...
Sep 28, 2020
Guardians of the Children gather to raise awareness
Tragically, the group said five children die every day as a result of abuse or neglect. (Photo courtesy: HOI/ABC) By Heart of Illinois ABC BLOOMINGTON – Making a difference one child at a time. ...
Sep 28, 2020
McLean County Republicans cheer on first responders
The McLean County Republicans hosted the event, with Representative Rodney Davis throwing out the first pitch. (Photo courtesy: HOI/ABC) By Heart of Illinois BLOOMINGTON – McLean County gathered...
Sep 28, 2020
MCHD reports 15 new COVID cases; 60 more recovered
There have been 3,290 cases of COVID-19 in McLean County. (Graphic courtesy McLean County Health Department) By Neil Doyle BLOOMINGTON – Local health officials Monday announced 15 new cas...
Sep 28, 2020
State officials discuss education at joint hearing
Another major part of this hearing was the age for compulsory education. (WJBC file photo) By Dave Dahl SPRINGFIELD – Sometimes, the things you hear just blow you away.That was the case a...
Sep 25, 2020
Bloomington man charged with choking girlfriend, threatening her with knife
Authorities said the victim was treated for minor injuries at a local hospital. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File)By Heart of Illinois ABCBLOOMINGTON – Serious domestic violence cases have been on the ...
Sep 25, 2020
19 new COVID cases in McLean County
The updated COVID numbers as of Friday in McLean County. (Graphic courtesy McLean County Health Department) By Neil DoyleBLOOMINGTON – McLean County health officials Friday announced 19 new...
Sep 25, 2020
Tax increase may happen for some or for all
Stratton says there will be a tax hike either way. (PHOTO: Twitter) By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – People who oppose the graduated tax question on the November ballot say it’ll soon enough...
Sep 25, 2020
