Category Archives: Local News
Remote learning option at Tri-Valley schools won’t be taught by local teachers
Those choosing the in-person option will attend school from 8:10 a.m. to 2 p.m., allowing time for staff planning and for a daily deep cleaning of the three Tri-Valley schools. (WJBC file photo) ...
Jul 29, 2020
McLean County Health officials announce 11 new COVID-19 cases
McLean County Health Department Administrator Jessica McKnight reports 57 individuals remain in home isolation. (Photo courtesy: McLean County Health Department)By Blake HaasBLOOMINGTON – McLean...
Jul 28, 2020
LaHood: $600 federal unemployment benefits should be lowered
Central Illinois Congressman Darin LaHood (R-Dunlap). (WJBC file photo) By Neil Doyle BLOOMINGTON – Senate Republicans on Monday released their $1 trillion coronavirus relief package. The...
Jul 28, 2020
Bloomington’s Miller Park Zoo to welcome monkey, antelope exhibit with the help of state dollars
The Bloomington City Council Monday night unanimously agreed to amend its current budget to the tune of $507,400 for an exhibit featuring a breeding pair of De Brazza monkeys and and a duiker antelope...
Jul 28, 2020
Illinois’ two major cash crops moving along
USDA state statistician Mark Schleusener says the average rainfall was about an inch and a quarter, which is about a quarter inch above normal. (WJBC file photo) By Dave Dahl SPRINGFIELD –...
Jul 28, 2020
Durbin remembers late Congressman John Lewis
U.S. Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL). (Facebook/Dick Durbin) By Neil Doyle BLOOMINGTON – Lawmakers and people across the country are paying their respects to the civil rights icon and late Con...
Jul 28, 2020
Bloomington-Normal eateries praised for putting COVID safety ahead of profits
The Bloomington City Council meeting Monday night via Zoom. (Photo courtesy HOI ABC) By HOI ABC BLOOMINGTON – A Bloomington City Council member is praising several restaurants in the Twin...
Jul 28, 2020
Unit 5 working with First Student to ensure students are safe amid COVID-19 pandemic
Unit 5 is working with First Student to ensure students get to class on time amid the COVID-19 pandemic. (Photo courtesy: Flickr) By Blake Haas BLOOMINGTON – While Unit 5 students have an option...
Jul 27, 2020
Three new COVID-19 cases in McLean and Livingston County
McLean County health officials report three individuals remain hospitalized. (Photo courtesy: McLean County Health Department) By Blake Haas BLOOMINGTON – McLean County Health officials announce...
Jul 27, 2020
‘Black Lives Matter’ rally and march in Bloomington to defund police
The rally was held Sunday afternoon at Stevenson Park in Bloomington. (Photo courtesy HOI ABC) By HOI ABCBLOOMINGTON – The ‘Progressive Voices of Central Illinois’ hosted a rall...
Jul 27, 2020
