Category Archives: Local News
COVID-19 hurting restaurants in a variety of ways
In August, Epiphany Farms had too temporarily close due to a positive COVID-19. (Photo courtesy: Epiphany Farms/Facebook) By Blake Haas BLOOMINGTON – The ongoing Coronavirus pandemic continues t...
Sep 04, 2020
105 new COVID cases at ISU; IWU surveillance testing will begin next week
Asymptomatic on-campus testing sites at ISU will be closed Friday and Monday for Labor Day. (Facebook/Illinois State University) By Neil Doyle BLOOMINGTON – The positivity rate at Illinoi...
Sep 04, 2020
MCHD announces 17th COVID-related death; 217 new cases
McLean County will be placed on the county-level warning list by IDPH, according to local health officials. (WJBC file photo) By Neil Doyle BLOOMINGTON – A 17th McLean County resident has...
Sep 04, 2020 McLean County Health Department. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File)
Proposed rules tabled for public gatherings on McLean County government-run property
If passed, organizers would have been required to submit permit applications at least 60 days prior to a scheduled event. (Photo courtesy: Heart of Illinois ABC) By Heart of Illinois ABC BLOOMINGTON &...
Sep 04, 2020
Normal seeks public feedback on updated bike, pedestrian master plan
The Normal Town Council will consider adopting the updated plan at its October 5 meeting, which starts at 7 p.m. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Heart of Illinois ABC NORMAL – The Town of Normal ...
Sep 04, 2020
IWU new-student enrollment up 9%
Transfer numbers also increased this fall, with 42 new transfer students -- a 35% increase -- including nine from Heartland Community College. (Neil Doyle/WJBC) By Neil DoyleBLOOMINGTON – F...
Sep 03, 2020
Disaster relief on the way to Louisiana
More volunteers will be needed in the coming days to help fill family food boxes. (Facebook/Midwest Food Bank) By Neil DoyleNORMAL – Semi loads of disaster relief are on the way to help vic...
Sep 03, 2020
Bloomington entrepreneur to announce bid for Ward 5 city council seat
Straza currently serves on Bloomington’s Zoning Board of Appeals, which is an appointed position. (Photo courtesy: HOI/ABC)By Heart of Illinois ABCBLOOMINGTON – Another candidate is steppi...
Sep 03, 2020
99 new COVID cases in McLean County; Positivity rate still over 10%
The coronavirus total in McLean County surpassed 2,000 Thursday as health officials reported 99 new cases. (Graphic courtesy McLean County Health Department) By Neil DoyleBLOOMINGTON – McLe...
Sep 03, 2020
Normal Town Council votes to extend emergency ordinances
Mayor Koos explained the council can vote to rescind the orders if the current situation improves. (Photo courtesy: HOI/ABC)By Heart of Illinois ABCNORMAL – Wednesday, the Normal Town Council vo...
Sep 03, 2020
