Category Archives: Local News
State Farm returning $2B dividend to auto insurance customers
Every State Farm Mutual auto insurance customer will receive credits applied against bills beginning as early as June, according to the statement. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Heart of Illinois ABC ...
Apr 09, 2020
Congressman LaHood: “This is the model” as McLean County testing site continues through May
Regional Director of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services for Region V Doug O’Brien (far left) National Guard General Richard Neely (second from the left) and Congressmen Rodney Davi...
Apr 09, 2020
MCHD reports 6 new COVID-19 cases, county total now 69
There have been two deaths in McLean County. (WJBC file photo) By Neil Doyle BLOOMINGTON – McLean County health officials announced six new cases of COVID-19, bringing the county total to...
Apr 09, 2020
Fire damages lobby cafe in Marriott Hotel
The cause of the fire is still under investigation. (Photo Pixabay) By Neil Doyle NORMAL – A fire Thursday morning caused heavy damage to a small coffee and souvenir shop in the lobby of ...
Apr 09, 2020
ISU moves summer classes online; Orientation for freshman will be virtual
ISU President Larry Dietz announced the school’s two-day summer orientation and registration program required for all incoming first-year students will be moved to a virtual environment. (Facebo...
Apr 09, 2020
DeWitt County TRIAD with tips to avoid stimulus check scams
DeWitt County TRIAD President Connie Unruh said the best place for accurate information is IRS.gov. (WJBC file photo) By Neil Doyle CLINTON – Coronavirus stimulus checks from the federal ...
Apr 09, 2020
IWU commencement ceremony planned for August
The Illinois Wesleyan Class of 2019. (Photo courtesy Illinois Wesleyan University) By Neil DoyleBLOOMINGTON – While many universities have decided to hold a virtual commencement due to COVI...
Apr 09, 2020
McLean County Libertarian Party asks police not to use enforcement, allow vape shops to sell products during stay-at-home order
The Libertarian party is also asking that vape shops in the county be able to operate with pickup and delivery, similar to restaurants and bars. (WJBC file photo) By HOI ABCBLOOMINGTON – Bl...
Apr 09, 2020
Sheriff blasts advocates seeking McLean County Jail inmates’ release during pandemic
The McLean County Board’s Justice Committee met virtually Tuesday night. (Photo courtesy HOI ABC) By HOI ABCBLOOMINGTON – McLean County Sheriff Jon Sandage said Tuesday “social ...
Apr 09, 2020
Livingston County health officials report one additional COVID-19 case
The Livingston County Health Department said the new patient is a woman in her 50s recovering at home in isolation. (WJBC file photo) By Neil DoylePONTIAC – Livingston County health officia...
Apr 08, 2020
