Category Archives: Local News
In Senate floor speech, Sen. Durbin says Normal is taking America “to the next generation”
U.S. Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL). (Facebook/Dick Durbin)By Blake HaasNORMAL – Speaking on the Senate floor, Senator Dick Durbin (D-Ill.) said Normal is taking transportation in America “to ...
May 11, 2021
Normal announces updated public pool guidelines with state loosening COVID-19 mitigations
During the Bridge Phase, no group visits, field trips or birthday party reservations will be accepted. (Facebook/Town of Normal)By Heart of Illinois ABCNORMAL – With the state potentially moving...
May 11, 2021
Rolling positivity rate holds steady, McLean County reports 24 new cases of COVID
55 additional people were released from isolation, now 17,378 have recovered from the virus. (Graphic courtesy McLean County Health Department) By Neil DoyleBLOOMINGTON – McLean County̵...
May 11, 2021
U.S. Rep. Adam Kinzinger sizes up the Republican Party
U.S. Rep. Adam Kinzinger (R-Channahon) spoke virtually to the National Press Club. (Dave Dahl/WJBC) By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – The most talked about Republican in Illinois talks about today'...
May 11, 2021
‘Welcoming city’ debate isn’t over, says Alderwoman Carrillo
During the campaign, newly-elected Mayor Mboka Mwilambwe said he is opposed to the resolution. Also, new members Nick Becker and Sheila Montney were elected after receiving endorsements from the Bloom...
May 11, 2021
State’s major cash crops are better than average
The statewide average temperature was 55.4 degrees, 3.7 cooler than normal. Precipitation averaged almost 1.6 inches, where an even inch would be normal. (Facebook/IL Corn)By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD R...
May 11, 2021
2 Republicans break ranks over McLean County redistricting proposal
Board Chairman John McIntyre (middle) indicated he’ll have more to say at Tuesday night’s special board meeting on a redistricting process that happens every 10 years. (Photo courtesy HOI ...
May 11, 2021
Governor announces state will enter Bridge Phase May 14, could fully reopen next month
The Bridge Phase will allow for expanded capacity limits for businesses and gatherings before the state moves to a full reopening in Phase 5. (Twitter/Governor JB Pritzker)By WJBC StaffCHICAGO –...
May 06, 2021
32 new cases of COVID in McLean County
55 additional people were released from isolation and are considered recovered. (Graphic courtesy McLean County Health Department) By Neil DoyleBLOOMINGTON – Local health officials Thursday...
May 06, 2021
Redistricting controversial at local level as rural vs. urban rivalries surface
Political polarization evident nationwide is making local redistricting more contentious. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File)By Heart of Illinois ABCBLOOMINGTON – Key decisions are expected to be made a...
May 06, 2021
