Category Archives: Local News
Secretary of State employees will have to show proof of vaccination
Earlier this week, Gov. Pritzker announced employees at state veterans homes, correctional facilities, developmental centers and psychiatric hospitals are now required to get vaccinated. (Photo courte...
Aug 06, 2021
Illinois universities sharing their back-to-school COVID plans with lawmakers
Leaders of colleges and universities around the state discussed the year past and the year to come – including incentivizing students to get vaccinated. (Photo courtesy Illinois State University...
Aug 06, 2021
Unit 5 Superintendent answers questions about Gov. Pritzker’s mask mandate
Unit 5 Superintendent Dr. Kristen Weikle spoke with WJBC’s Scott Miller. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File)By Blake HaasBLOOMINGTON – Unit 5’s Superintendent is answering questions about th...
Aug 05, 2021
MCHD reports 38 new cases of COVID-19; CDC reports county has “high community transmission”
According to the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) data, 51.29% of Illinois residents are fully vaccinated. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File)By Blake HaasBLOOMINGTON – The McLean County Heal...
Aug 05, 2021
Bloomington homeless camp faces closure, but help being offered
After recent media attention they said they were approached with the opportunity. (Photo courtesy: HOI/ABC)By Heart of Illinois ABCBLOOMINGTON – An empty lot in Bloomington has been occupied for...
Aug 05, 2021
IHSA will temporarily require masks for indoor sports
There are no restrictions to scheduling or spectator limitations as a result of Wednesday’s announcement, nor are there any changes to the IHSA calendar for any sports, according to a news relea...
Aug 05, 2021
Back 2 School Alliance backpack drive is next week
Since 1999, the organization has provided supplies for kids in Bloomington-Normal schools who qualify for free or reduced lunches. (Facebook/Back to School Alliance)By Neil DoyleNORMAL – The Bac...
Aug 04, 2021
ISU President: More students are submitting their vaccine information
Illinois State University President Dr. Terri Goss Kinzy spoke with WJBC’s Scott Miller. (Facebook/Illinois State University) By Neil DoyleNORMAL – Classes at Illinois State Universit...
Aug 04, 2021
Prosecutors gain third conviction for 2019 Bloomington killing
Amari McNabb, 22. (Photo courtesy: HOI/ABC)By Heart of Illinois ABCBLOOMINGTON – A McLean County jury has found a man guilty of first-degree murder, but determined he wasn’t the shooter wh...
Aug 03, 2021
Flash index virtually unchanged from a month ago
Giertz's Flash index has leveled off at 105.8, pretty much the same as last month’s 106.0. The greater above 100, the greater the growth. (Graphic courtesy University of Illinois Flash Index)By ...
Aug 03, 2021
