Category Archives: Local News
McLean County reports 2 COVID-related deaths, 41 new cases
The county’s rolling positivity rate inched up to 3%. (Graphic courtesy McLean County Health Department)By Neil DoyleBLOOMINGTON – McLean County health officials Tuesday reported two coron...
May 18, 2021
City of Bloomington cuts ribbon on new ‘Hub’ for city services
The ‘Hub’ will be open from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM Monday through Friday. (Photo courtesy: Heart of Illinois ABC)By Heart of Illinois ABCBLOOMINGTON – The new ‘Hub’ in the Go...
May 18, 2021
Recycling program spared from the trash heap in McLean County
The county board voted 19-1 in favor of the agreement. (Photo courtesy: Heart of Illinois ABC)By Heart of Illinois ABCBLOOMINGTON – A proposal for McLean County government to spend $65,000 this ...
May 14, 2021
Bipartisan effort planned to draw ‘fair maps’ in McLean County
Democratic Board Member Elizabeth Johnston and Republican Vice Chairman Jim Soeldner will advise McIntyre about who will serve on the committee. (Photo courtesy: Heart of Illinois ABC)By Heart of Illi...
May 14, 2021
Terri Goss Kinzy named ISU’s 20th president
Dr. Terri Goss Kinzy. (Photo courtesy Illinois State University) By WJBC StaffNORMAL – Illinois State University’s Board of Trustees has appointed Dr. Terri Goss Kinzy as the universi...
May 14, 2021
NFD seeing uptick in stovetop fires, urging residents to not use them as storage
The Normal Fire Department has responded to three stovetop fires in the past five weeks. (Photo courtesy: Normal Fire Department)By Blake HaasNORMAL – Due to the recent uptick in stovetop fires,...
May 13, 2021
McLean County reports another COVID-related death; Pfizer vaccine now available for kids 12-15
Following Wednesday’s announcement from the CDC, the Pfizer vaccine is now available for kids ages 12-15 in McLean County. (Graphic courtesy McLean County Health Department) By Neil DoyleBL...
May 13, 2021
McLean County farmers making good progress
According to the USDA crop report, 74 percent of corn has been planted, compared to 61 percent for the five-year average. (Facebook/IL Corn) By Neil DoyleBLOOMINGTON – Planting across Illin...
May 13, 2021
Unit 5 approves new district DEI director
That report is expected to get presented in full at the August board meeting. (Photo courtesy: Heart of Illinois ABC)By Heart of Illinois ABCBLOOMINGTON – The McLean County Unit 5 School Board h...
May 13, 2021
Multi-million dollar gift to fund ‘world class’ natural playground in Normal
The playground will be built in stages so kids can play outside at recess during construction. (Photo courtesy: Heart of Illinois ABC)By Heart of Illinois ABCBLOOMINGTON – A long-time resident o...
May 13, 2021
