Category Archives: Local News
Normal Town Council ratifies union contract with police
The staff’s report said the relationship between the police union and the town has “matured” over time. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Heart of Illinois ABC NORMAL – Normal Pol...
Aug 18, 2020
Bloomington City Council believes replacing Columbus Day with Indigenous Peoples’ Day is worth further study
Council member Scott Black also questioned the timing of the issue, given the COVID-19 pandemic. Otherwise, he doesn’t feel strongly one way or the other right now. (Photo courtesy: HOI/ABC) By ...
Aug 18, 2020
Health officials discourage holding or attending large gatherings
At least 100 individuals gathered at The Lodge apartment complex over the weekend. (Photo courtesy: barstoolillst/Instagram) By Blake Haas NORMAL – Local health officials continue to warn people...
Aug 18, 2020
3 new coronavirus cases in McLean County; 4 more have recovered
Four additional people have recovered from the virus, according to local health officials. (Graphic courtesy McLean County Health Department) By Neil Doyle BLOOMINGTON – The McLean County...
Aug 18, 2020
Police: Dead body found in north Normal
Anyone who traveled through this area recently and believes they may have information is asked to contact Normal Police at 309-454-9535 or 309-888-5030. (WJBC file photo) By Neil Doyle NORMAL &...
Aug 17, 2020
Midwest Food Bank sending disaster relief to Iowa
As a first responder for The Salvation Army, Midwest Food Bank can have relief on the road within 24 hours of a request. (WJBC File Photo) By Neil Doyle NORMAL – Midwest Food Bank Bloomin...
Aug 17, 2020
MCHD reports 16th coronavirus death
McLean County’s rolling seven day positivity rate went up to 2.1%. (WJBC file photo) By Neil DoyleBLOOMINGTON – Local health officials on Monday announced a 16th McLean County residen...
Aug 17, 2020 McLean County Health Department. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File)
Demand for blood is high as blood drive hits the Twin-Cities
The 17th Annual Summer Blood Drive is Monday, August 17 at the Bloomington Holiday Inn and Suites ballroom on East Empire in Bloomington from 12 to 5:30 p.m. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File)By Blake HaasBL...
Aug 17, 2020
McLean County Health Department aims to boost contact tracing at ISU
The project director and field contact tracer would work until grant money runs out or through May 31, 2021, which ever comes first. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File)By Heart of Illinois ABCNORMAL ...
Aug 17, 2020
One person killed in Saturday morning Motorcycle accident in Bloomington
Yoder identified the victim as Austin D. Roof, of Blomington. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File)By Heart of Illinois ABCBLOOMINGTON – McLean County Coroner Dr. Kathy Yoder says a single vehicle crash c...
Aug 17, 2020
