Category Archives: Local News
Real estate industry affected by COVID-19
Jilyan Landon President and Managing Broker at Ryan Dallas Real Estate said the housing marking is another industry affected by COVID-19. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Blake Haas BLOOMINGTON – ...
Apr 02, 2020
Woman severely injured in Bloomington apartment fire
No other injuries were reported. (Photo Pixabay) By HOI ABC BLOOMINGTON – A woman has life-threatening injuries after an apartment fire in Bloomington. It happened on the fifth floor of t...
Apr 02, 2020
LeRoy police issue child safety alert
Anyone with information regarding this incident or any similar incident is asked to contact the LeRoy Police Department at 309-962-3310 or 309-888-5030. (Photo Pixabay) By Neil Doyle LEROY R...
Apr 02, 2020
Anonymous donor helps seniors in need
An anonymous donor leaves thousand of dollars for the DeWitt County Friendship Center(PHOTO: DeWitt County Friendship Center Facebook page) By Katherine Murphy CLINTON–Seniors in need in ...
Apr 02, 2020
State health officials report 986 new cases of coronavirus
Gov. JB Pritzker (left) and IDPH Director Dr. Ngozi Ezike. (WJBC file photo) By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – Because of the economic wages of coronavirus, Illinois will have to build a whole new ...
Apr 01, 2020
McLean County Health Department announces two new cases of COVID-19
McLean County Health Department Communications Specialist Dion McNeal said 109 COVID-19 tests have been conducted at the McLean County Fairgrounds. (Photo courtesy: Blake Haas/WJBC)By Blake HaasBLOOMI...
Apr 01, 2020
Heartland Community College announces partnership with Rivian
Heartland Community College announced a new partnership with Rivian Tuesday. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File)By Heart of Illinois ABCNORMAL – Heartland Community College is adding a pair of courses t...
Apr 01, 2020
Lexington man arrested for meth possession
Jordan Reiss, 29, of Lexington. (Photo Bloomington Police Department) By Neil DoyleBLOOMINGTON – A McLean County man was arrested early Wednesday morning for the possession of drugs and a w...
Apr 01, 2020
Heartland to hold virtual commencement ceremonies
Details on how students, friends and family can view the virtual ceremony will be posted at www.heartland.edu in early May. (WJBC file photo) By Neil DoyleNORMAL – Heartland Community Colle...
Apr 01, 2020
BPD chief encourages community to help other local agencies
Bloomington Police Chief Dan Donath is also encouraging people to practice social distancing. (WJBC file photo) By Neil Doyle BLOOMINGTON – The leader of the Bloomington Police Department...
Apr 01, 2020
