Category Archives: Local News
Bradley University confirms COVID-19 outbreak
The University is working with the Peoria City/County Health Department to do further contact tracing and to obtain details on the full scope of the situation. (Photo courtesy HOI ABC) By HOI ABC...
Jul 24, 2020 Photo courtesy: File)
MCHD reports 14 new cases of COVID-19
McLean County’s overall positivity rate is 2.2% while the rolling seven-day positivity rate is 2.5%. (WJBC file photo) By AJ HarrisBLOOMINGTON – The McLean County Health Department on...
Jul 24, 2020
ISU faculty voice concerns about fall reopening
The Illinois State University Board of Trustees on Friday heard from multiple faculty members during the virtual meeting on Zoom. (Neil Doyle/WJBC) By Neil DoyleNORMAL – As students return ...
Jul 24, 2020
Unions representing college and university employees worry about fall reopening
John Miller, president of the University Professionals of Illinois. (Dave Dahl/WJBC) By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – Some university faculty and staff around the state want to pump the brakes on ...
Jul 24, 2020
Bloomington Schnucks recalls fresh ground beef
Currently, there have been no reported illnesses or injuries, and this is an isolated incident that does not affect any other Schnucks stores. (WJBC file photo) By Neil DoyleBLOOMINGTON – S...
Jul 24, 2020
Twin-Cities jobless rate up almost 7%; Increase in all 14 metro areas
The statewide unemployment rate for June was 14.6%, a record high for the month, dating back to 1976. (WJBC file photo) By Neil DoyleBLOOMINGTON – The unemployment rate in Bloomington-Norma...
Jul 23, 2020
18 new cases of COVID-19 in McLean County
McLean County’s overall positivity rate is 2.1% while the rolling seven-day positivity rate is 2.5%. (Graphic courtesy McLean County Health Department) By Neil Doyle BLOOMINGTON – T...
Jul 23, 2020
Unit 5 Superintendent explains reopening plan
Unit 5 Superintendent Dr. Kristen Weikle. (Photo Unit 5) By Neil Doyle NORMAL – The new superintendent of Unit 5 explained how plans were made for the upcoming semester amid the coronavir...
Jul 23, 2020
Vote-by-mail applications to be sent out in McLean County no later than Aug. 1
For those wishing to vote in person, the clerk’s office and the BEC say they are also taking safety precautions on Election Day. (Photo courtesy: AP) By Heart of Illinois ABC BLOOMINGTON –...
Jul 23, 2020
Twin-Cities transit system defends bus service for vets after elected official’s complaints
Connect Transit said people using the clinic actually have door-to-door service to the clinic. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Heart of Illinois ABC BLOOMINGTON – Bloomington-Normal’s publi...
Jul 23, 2020
