Category Archives: Local News
McLean County Board extends helping hand to suffering small businesses, taxpayers
The board voted unanimously to support member Laurie Wollrab’s amendment to make it easier for businesses to receiving the financial help by eliminating a requirement that they also apply for st...
Apr 22, 2020
Missouri man accused of killing woman from Normal
Haley Marie Decker, 18, of Normal. (Photo courtesy Missingalert.com) By Neil Doyle SPRINGFIELD – Illinois State Police and several other agencies arrested a man from Missouri who allegedl...
Apr 21, 2020
State Farm provides $10 million for loan program to help Central Illinois small businesses
With State Farm's loan, LISC will establish a Small Business Rescue Fund that will enable loans to be distributed for urgent needs, including operational costs like paying employees, vendors, and rent...
Apr 21, 2020
$22 million surplus won’t go toward stimulus checks for Bloomington residents
The council voted 5-4 NOT in favor of adding the item to the discussion at their April 27 council meeting. (WJBC file photo) By HOI ABCBLOOMINGTON – Bloomington’s ‘Committee of ...
Apr 21, 2020
Pritzker addresses reopening the state
Gov. JB Pritzker during the daily update on COVID-19. (WJBC file photo) By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – Gov. JB Pritzker is now considering lifting his “stay home” order – if an...
Apr 20, 2020
MCHD announces new cases of COVID-19, moving county total to 86
McLean County Health officials say that of the 86 cases, 73 have recovered. (Photo courtesy: McLean County Health Department) By Blake Haas BLOOMINGTON – The McLean County Health Department anno...
Apr 20, 2020
Two Chicago residents arrested for drug possession in Bloomington
Vortes and Jackson are being held at the McLean County jail. (Facebook/Bloomington Police) By Neil Doyle BLOOMINGTON – Two Chicago residents were arrested over the weekend for possession ...
Apr 20, 2020
Bloomington council member introduces idea of local stimulus relief
Councilman Jeff Crabill said about 15% percent of it should be saved for emergencies, while a large chunk should be allocated to ensure Bloomington can always pay police, fire and continue essential c...
Apr 20, 2020
Coroner: Downs mans died from drowning
Tyler Graf (right) and his mother Pat. (Photo courtesy HOI ABC) By AJ Harris DOWNS – The body of a missing Downs man was found over the weekend in McLean County. 31-year-old Tyler Graf wa...
Apr 20, 2020
Governor Pritzker talks special delivery
Pritzker says there aren’t enough raw materials to make enough tests(Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Dave Dahl Gov. JB Pritzker had what he considered good news at his coronavirus br...
Apr 20, 2020
