Category Archives: Local News
Redbirds Rising campaign raises $180.9 million
The university’s president Larry Dietz said he is confident the level of investment from individuals and corporations has enhanced ISU’s position as a leader in higher education. (Facebook...
Jul 22, 2020
McLean County adds 9 new cases of COVID-19; Bloomington testing site stays busy
COVID-19 testing will be available to rural parts of the county starting Thursday at the Colfax Village office. (WJBC file photo) By Neil Doyle BLOOMINGTON – McLean County health official...
Jul 22, 2020 McLean County Health Department. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File)
Quick action leads to a contained garage fire in Normal
A damage estimate is not available at this time. (Photo courtesy: Normal Fire Department) By Blake Haas NORMAL – Thanks to firefighters’ quick action and a closed door, an early morning fi...
Jul 22, 2020
Brady: Mask debate will continue but think about others
State Rep. Dan Brady (R-Bloomington) spoke Wednesday with WJBC’s Scott Miller and Katherine Murphy. (Twitter/BlueRoomStream) By Neil Doyle BLOOMINGTON – The topic of face masks was ...
Jul 22, 2020
McLean County Board drops plans for in-person committee meetings, COVID worries cited
The resolution allows the board to meet in-person for executive sessions, but no action can be taken during those closed-door meetings. (Photo courtesy: HOI/ABC) By Heart of Illinois ABC BLOOMINGTON &...
Jul 22, 2020
The governor and IDOT announce a six-year construction plan
Six years' worth of roads and bridges in Illinois, for more than 21 (b) billion dollars, is the economic boost Gov Pritzker touted Tuesday. (Photo courtesy: Flickr) By Dave DahlCOLLINSVILLE–...
Jul 22, 2020
Hy-Vee to hand out more than 3 million free masks
The Hy-Vee store located on Veterans Parkway in Bloomington. (Facebook/Hy-Vee Bloomington) By Neil DoyleBLOOMINGTON – In an effort to protect its customers and employees from COVID-19, Hy-V...
Jul 21, 2020
Habitat for Humanity volunteers back to work despite COVID-19
McLean County Habitat for Humanity volunteers are back to work building homes despite COVID-19. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File)By Blake HaasBLOOMINGTON – Despite COVID-19, volunteers with Habitat fo...
Jul 21, 2020
17 new cases of COVID-19 in McLean County; Expanded testing in rural areas
The coronavirus numbers in McLean County as of Tuesday. (Graphic courtesy McLean County Health Department) By Neil DoyleBLOOMINGTON – The McLean County Health Department on Tuesday announce...
Jul 21, 2020
Back 2 School Alliance still distributing supplies despite COVID-19
There are approximately 5,500 K-8 eligible students and 1,700 eligible students in grades 9-12 that can receive school supplies. (Photo courtesy: Back2School Alliance/Facebook)By Blake HaasBLOOMINGTON...
Jul 21, 2020
