Category Archives: Local News
Reditus CEO: Delta variant is clear dominant strain
Dr. Mike Sgambelluri, Reditus research scientist, working with the Illumina NextSeq technology. (Photo courtesy Reditus Laboratories) By Neil DoylePEKIN – The CEO of Reditus Laboratories sa...
Aug 03, 2021
Rolling positivity rate above 4% in McLean County
On the vaccine front, 170,347 doses have been administered in the county, and 48.82% of the population are fully vaccinated. (Graphic courtesy McLean County Health Department)By Blake HaasBLOOMINGTON ...
Aug 02, 2021
Man pardoned for Twin-Cities murder can sue Town of Normal and police, Illinois Supreme Court rules
The Town of Normal and former police investigators Tim Freesmeyer, Dave Warner, and Frank Zayas are named as defendants in the suit. (Photo courtesy: HOI/ABC)From Heart of Illinois ABCBLOOMINGTON R...
Jul 30, 2021
City brings back mask policy
Residents needing to do business in city facilities will also be required to wear masks, according to a news release Thursday. (WJBC file photo)By Neil DoyleBLOOMINGTON – Following the latest CD...
Jul 30, 2021
COVID testing site in McLean County to remain open
Reditus specimen collector Javier Valle working at the McLean County Fairgrounds testing site in April. (Photo courtesy Reditus Laboratories)By Neil DoyleBLOOMINGTON – The COVID-19 testing site ...
Jul 30, 2021
MCHD reports first cases of West Nile Virus
McLean County is one of 18 counties in Illinois with confirmed West Nile activity. There have been no reported human cases. (WJBC file photo)By Neil DoyleBLOOMINGTON – The first cases of West Ni...
Jul 30, 2021
IDPH fully aligns with new CDC masking recommendations
The CDC recommends that all teachers and students in kindergarten through 12th grade mask up as well, regardless of vaccination status. (WJBC file photo) By IIS RadioSPRINGFIELD – The Illin...
Jul 28, 2021
Heat advisory for most of Central Illinois
A heat advisory will go into effect at 1 p.m. Wednesday to 8 p.m. Thursday. (Twitter/NWS Lincoln IL) By Neil DoyleBLOOMINGTON – Most of central Illinois will be under a heat advisory Wednes...
Jul 28, 2021
Normal Mayor estimates underpass project a minimum of three years away
The only no vote came from Town Council member Stan Nord. He considers the underpass a "luxury" item compared to higher priorities like infrastructure improvements. (Photo courtesy Town of Normal)By B...
Jul 27, 2021
Clinton Police recover stolen bikes; encourage residents to document serial numbers of personal bikes
Clinton Police recovered some stolen bikes on Tuesday. (Photo courtesy: Clinton Police/Facebook)By Blake HaasCLINTON – Clinton Police encourage residents to document bicycle serial numbers after...
Jul 27, 2021
