Category Archives: Local News
McLean County adds 73 cases of coronavirus
The McLean County Health Department has reported 422 new cases over the last week.(Graphic courtesy McLean County Health Department) By Neil DoyleBLOOMINGTON – The rolling positivity rate h...
Apr 30, 2021
Sen. Durbin says American Rescue Plan already paying dividends
U.S. Senator Dick Durbin. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File)By Blake HaasBLOOMINGTON – The American Rescue Plan is already paying dividends, according to Illinois’ Senior Senator as President Joe...
Apr 30, 2021
McLean County Museum of History to reopen May 1
Each exhibit will be limited to a maximum of 10 guests, and no more than 20 guests will be allowed to occupy the building at one time, according to a news release. (WJBC file photo) By Neil Doyle...
Apr 29, 2021
Free bulk waste and brush pickup in Bloomington starts next week
Spring bulk waste will be collected for free from May 3-14. A map for pickup days can be found here. (WJBC file photo) By Neil DoyleBLOOMINGTON – Free bulk waste pickup for Bloomington resi...
Apr 29, 2021
Bloomington Normal Laborers Local 362 honors Workers’ Memorial Day
This year, Laborers Local 362 honored 59-year-old Larry Williams. (Photo courtesy: Heart of Illinois ABC)By Heart of Illinois ABCBLOOMINGTON – Wednesday the Bloomington and Normal Trades & L...
Apr 28, 2021
Hy-Vee pharmacies now offering free COVID-19 vaccines without appointments
For those who prefer to make a vaccine appointment in advance, that option is still available by visiting hy-vee.com/covidvaccine. (Facebook/Hy-Vee Bloomington) By Neil DoyleBLOOMINGTON – A...
Apr 28, 2021
Another coronavirus-related death in McLean County; 61 residents hospitalized
The county’s rolling positivity rate inched down to 4.9%. (Graphic courtesy McLean County Health Department) By Neil DoyleBLOOMINGTON – The McLean County Health Department Wednesday r...
Apr 28, 2021
Connect Transit board sees end to free bus rides
Connect Transit has not been charging passengers since the start of the pandemic in March 2020 to reduce crowding at front doors and fareboxes, and to reduce interactions with bus drivers. (WJBC file ...
Apr 28, 2021
Rivian, Brandt worthy of continued tax breaks, local taxing body says
The Heartland Community College Board of Trustees on Tuesday night determined Rivian Automotive and Canadian agricultural equipment maker Brandt Industries have met all of the agreed to benchmarks for...
Apr 28, 2021
Town of Normal aquatic centers set to open for the season
Fairview Aquatic Center will open the last weekend of May, while Anderson Aquatic Center opens up the first weekend of June. (Facebook/Town of Normal) By Neil DoyleNORMAL – The Town of Norm...
Apr 27, 2021
