Category Archives: Local News
ISU celebrates Homecoming this week
The virtual Homecoming parade will be streamed on the ISU Facebook page Saturday at 10 a.m. (Facebook/Illinois State University) By Neil DoyleNORMAL – It’s Homecoming week on the camp...
Apr 06, 2021
ISU’s Board of Trustees discuss a potential increase in costs for students
A 1% increase in costs would generate an estimated additional $2 million. (Photo courtesy: Heart of Illinois ABC)By Heart of Illinois ABCNORMAL – Illinois State University’s Board of Trust...
Apr 05, 2021
Woman hospitalized after Thursday car vs. train crash near Bloomington
The sheriff says the railroad crossing did not have stop arms or lights. (Photo courtesy: Heart of Illinois ABC)By Heart of Illinois ABCBLOOMINGTON – A 19-year-old woman had “serious injur...
Apr 02, 2021
MCHD reports 2 COVID-related deaths; 78 new cases of coronavirus
The health department has reported 432 new cases over the last week. (Graphic courtesy McLean County Health Department) By Neil DoyleBLOOMINGTON – The McLean County Health Department on Fri...
Apr 02, 2021
Rep. Davis is confident in Pres. Biden’s goal of 200 million vaccines in first 100-days
Commander of the Illinois Air National Guard Major General Peter Nezamis (left) and Congressman Rodney Davis (right) toured the facility on Tuesday. (Photo courtesy: Blake Haas/WJBC)By Blake HaasBLOOM...
Apr 02, 2021
Local health officials urge caution for the holiday weekend
MCHD Administrator Jessica McKnight says many people are still not vaccinated, so if you decide to gather the best way to do so is outdoors, maintain social distancing, and wear a mask. (WJBC file pho...
Apr 02, 2021
Outdoor dining begins in Uptown Normal
More than 18 Uptown Normal dining establishments can take advantage of outdoor seating options beginning April 1. (Town of Normal/Facebook) By Neil DoyleNORMAL – With the weather getting wa...
Apr 01, 2021
BPD: 2 in custody for October 2020 homicide; 1 suspect at large
A third suspect, 22-year-old James Moon of Bloomington, is still at large. Authorities say Moon is wanted for several charges including murder, mob action and aggravated battery. (WJBC file photo)&nbs...
Apr 01, 2021
77 new cases of COVID-19 in McLean County
McLean County’s rolling positivity rate inched down to 5.3%. (Graphic courtesy McLean County Health Department) By Neil DoyleBLOOMINGTON – The McLean County Health Department reported...
Apr 01, 2021
Ex-Congressman Ray LaHood settles criminal probe that he illegally received foreign money
A Federal Election Commission document shows LaHood received the money from a man who contributed in 2015 to the campaign of LaHood’s son and current Congressman Darin LaHood. (WJBC file photo)B...
Apr 01, 2021
