Category Archives: Local News
Apple ‘N Pork Festival cancelled
The festival that draws an average of 80,000 people. (Photo courtesy: Apple ‘n Pork/Facebook) By Blake Haas CLINTON – Due to potential risks posed by COVID-19, the DeWitt County Museum Ass...
Jul 10, 2020
MCHD announces 10 new COVID-19 cases; county total over 300 cases
Total cases in McLean county is now over 300. (Photo courtesy: McLean County Health Department) By Blake Haas BLOOMINGTON – With local health officials announcing ten new Coronavirus cases, the ...
Jul 10, 2020
House Speaker Madigan wants to remove portrait of Stephen Douglas from House floor
The “remove the statue” movement has come to Springfield. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File)By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – The “remove the statue” movement has come to Springfield. H...
Jul 09, 2020
Rep. Davis: “I know schools are going to do the best they can” when reopening
U.S. Rep. Rodney Davis (R-Taylorville). (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File)By Blake HaasBLOOMINGTON – While Coronavirus cases continuing to rise, President Trump is threatening to pull federal funding f...
Jul 09, 2020
As Redbirds Return this fall, campus will look different
Dr. Andover Tarhule, who began his tenure as Vice President for Academic Affairs and as Provost on July 1, addresses the challenges of the upcoming semester. (Photo by A.J. Harris/WJBC)By A.J. HarrisN...
Jul 09, 2020
MCHD announces 15th COVID-19 death
The McLean County Health Department reports 32 individuals remain in home isolation. (Photo courtesy: McLean County Health Department)By AJ HarrisBLOOMINGTON – Another person has died due to com...
Jul 09, 2020
Additional federal charges filed against accused cop killer captured last year in Logan County
Floyd Brown. (Photo courtesy: Bloomington Police Department)By Heart of Illinois ABCROCKFORD – A Springfield man faces additional federal charges more than a year after he allegedly shot-to-deat...
Jul 09, 2020
Normal Walmart requiring customers to wear face coverings
The Walmart in Normal is requiring customers to wear face coverings. (Photo courtesy: Walmart/Facebook)By Blake HaasNORMAL – To ensure customers’ health and safety, Walmart in Normal has i...
Jul 08, 2020
Local health officials announce eight new cases of COVID-19
The McLean County Health Department is reporting eight new cases of COVID-19 increasing the county total to 290. (Photo courtesy: McLean County Health Department)By Blake HaasBLOOMINGTON – Coron...
Jul 08, 2020
Black Lives Matter flag leads to eviction
Burton says a vice president with the company came to his apartment and took the flag off of the balcony. (Photo courtesy: HOI/ABC) By Heart of Illinois ABC BLOOMINGTON – Bloomington Resident Do...
Jul 08, 2020
