Category Archives: Local News
Health officials report three additional conronavirus deaths in Illinois, first case in McLean County
The MCHD will be conducting investigations on any suspected COVID-19 illness and notify the public if there are any additional confirmed cases in McLean County. (WJBC file photo) By Neil Doyle ...
Mar 19, 2020
ISU Professor: Changing student television class to online will be a “huge challenge”
Students at Illinois State Universities’ TV-10 is meeting through Zoom. (Photo courtesy: TV-10/Facebook) By Blake Haas NORMAL – From on-air to online, one Illinois State University profess...
Mar 19, 2020
Illinois American Water, A-1 Haney Plumbing with tips for flushable wipes
Flushing baby wipes – even those that are labeled flushable or biodegradable – and paper towels down the toilet can lead to sewer backups and in-home plumbing issues, according to Illinois...
Mar 19, 2020
New website addresses local concerns during coronavirus pandemic
The new website has COVID-19 resources for employers, employees, families, and all community members in McLean County. (Twitter/McLean Co Chamber) By Neil Doyle BLOOMINGTON – Some local g...
Mar 18, 2020
Heartland going online for remainder of spring term
Heartland is currently exploring options related to commencement, pinning ceremonies, and other end of year activities. (WJBC file photo) By Neil Doyle NORMAL – Heartland Community Colleg...
Mar 18, 2020
Hy-Vee announces new hour for customers considered “high risk”
Hy-Vee made the announcement Wednesday afternoon. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Blake Haas BLOOMINGTON – In response to COVID-19 and higher demand, Hy-vee announced its opening up an hour earli...
Mar 18, 2020
Public health officials announce 128 new coronavirus cases in Illinois
Gov. JB Pritzker and state health officials were in Murphysboro Wednesday to give the daily update on COVID-19. (Photo Illinois.gov) By Neil Doyle SPRINGFIELD – State health officials are...
Mar 18, 2020
Police arrest two teen boys for shooting in Bloomington
Authorities say the victim in the incident did not suffer any injuries and no other injuries were reported. (WJBC file photo) By Neil DoyleBLOOMINGTON – Two juvenile boys have been taken in...
Mar 18, 2020
New report shows Bloomington near the bottom half of the country when it comes to sustained job creation
The Peoria, Bloomington, and Danville areas all hover near the bottom of the list. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File)By Illinois Radio NetworkSPRINGFIELD – A new report places nearly all Illinois metro...
Mar 18, 2020
Feed BloNo Kids offering free meals to children during COVID-19 pandemic
Volunteers help gather food items for children of the Twin-Cities. (Photo courtesy: Feed BloNo Kids/Facebook)By Blake HaasBLOOMINGTON – With COVID-19 causing locals schools to switch to e-learni...
Mar 18, 2020
