Category Archives: Local News
Saturday press conference updates COVID-19 numbers
The governor holds a Saturday afternoon coronavirus update (Screenshot by K. Murphy) By Katherine Murphy CHICAGO– Governor J.B. Pritzker addressed the state yet again Saturday as cases of...
Mar 21, 2020
MCHD reports 3 new cases of coronavirus, brings McLean County total to 7
Every single McLean County resident can help by staying home, limiting the number of people you are in contact with, maintaining a 6-foot distance from others, washing your hands, and staying home whe...
Mar 21, 2020
COVID-19 connection made with IWU
Anyone who may have had contact with the patient has been notified(PHOTO:Illinois Wesleyan University) By Katherine Murphy Of the three new cases of coronavirus announced in McLean County today...
Mar 20, 2020
Gov. Pritzker issues shelter-in-place after fifth Illinois COVID-19 death
Gov. Pritzker said the “shelter-in-place” begins Saturday at 5 p.m. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Blake Haas SPRINGFIELD – Illinois Govoner JB Pritzker announced another Illinois re...
Mar 20, 2020
ISU and IWU announce cancellation of commencement ceremonies
Illinois State University will hold a virtual commencement ceremony for Spring 202 graduates. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Blake Haas NORMAL – Due to COVID-19, Illinois State University and Il...
Mar 20, 2020
Bloomington officials stand at the ready to enact emergency ordinance
Bloomington City Manager Tim Gleason. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Blake Haas BLOOMINGTON – With the first case of COVID-19 in McLean County, Bloomington officials stand at the ready to...
Mar 20, 2020
Normal’s council considers granting special powers to mayor, city manager in COVID-19 fight
Normal’s special meeting is scheduled for 5 p.m. Monday. (Photo courtesy: Chris Koos/Facebook)By Heart of Illinois ABCNORMAL – Normal Mayor Chris Koos and City Manager Pam Reece would be g...
Mar 20, 2020
Illinois agriculture will feel impact of crisis
There’s another side to the low gas prices(Photo courtesy Flickr/MichaelCote) By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – The worldwide coronavirus crisis will have an impact on Illinois agriculture.To...
Mar 20, 2020
Former city manager of Normal has passed away
A memorial may be held in Normal this summer. (Facebook/Dave Anderson) By Katherine MurphyNORMAL– Dave Anderson, longtime city manager of Normal, has passed away.Anderson spent three decade...
Mar 19, 2020
First case of coronavirus reported in McLean County
McLean County Health Department Administrator Jessica McKnight (center) on Thursday confirmed the first case of coronavirus in the county. (Blake Haas/WJBC) By Neil Doyle and Blake HaasBLOOMINGTO...
Mar 19, 2020
