Category Archives: Local News
OSF Hospitals shining pink lights on buildings to mark one year of COVID-19
The pink lights will remain on for a week. (Photo courtesy: OSF/File)By Blake HaasBLOOMINGTON – To mark a year since the COVID-19 pandemic began, OSF Healthcare is lighting its buildings in pink...
Mar 12, 2021
McLean County adds 26 new cases of COVID-19
MCHD has reported 141 new cases over the last week. (Graphic courtesy McLean County Health Department) By Neil DoyleBLOOMINGTON – The McLean County Health Department on Friday reported 26 n...
Mar 12, 2021
Some McLean County dentists now prepared to administer COVID-19 vaccine
Dr. Kirk Noraian spoke with our news partner Heart of Illinois ABC. (Photo courtesy: Flickr)By Heart of IllinoisBLOOMINGTON – Very soon, your local dentist may be able to administer the COVID-19...
Mar 12, 2021
Illinois lawmakers discuss the latest stimulus bill
Budget director Alexis Sturm during a virtual hearing Thursday afternoon. (Dave Dahl/WJBC) By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – The ink wasn’t dry on the President’s signature of the ARP b...
Mar 12, 2021
Ameren offers some tips to get prepared for spring and summer storm season
Nikki Taylor, with Ameren Illinois, says it’s also important to remind every family member where the emergency preparedness kit is located. (Neil Doyle/WJBC) By Neil DoyleBLOOMINGTON –...
Mar 11, 2021
Tazewell County woman plans Senate run against Duckworth
Allison Salinas said she’s running as a Republican. (Photo courtesy: HOI/ABC)By Heart of Illinois ABCPEKIN – A Pekin woman said she wants to be Illinois’ next U.S. Senator, replacing...
Mar 11, 2021
28 new coronavirus cases reported in McLean County
There are 25 McLean County residents in the hospital due to COVID and 176 are in home isolation. (Graphic courtesy McLean County Health Department) By Neil DoyleBLOOMINGTON – McLean County ...
Mar 11, 2021
City’s online payment and billing service down later this week for transition to new system
More information about the city’s new billing and payment service can be found here. (WJBC file photo) By Neil DoyleBLOOMINGTON – The City of Bloomington’s billing and online pa...
Mar 09, 2021
27 new coronavirus cases reported in McLean County
McLean County’s rolling positivity rate inched up to 2.3%. (Graphic courtesy McLean County Health Department) By Neil DoyleBLOOMINGTON – McLean County health officials Tuesday reporte...
Mar 09, 2021
Coroner identifies Bloomington man in weekend shooting
BPD says no arrests have been made and no suspect information is available. This incident remains under investigation by the coroner’s office and Bloomington police. (WJBC file photo) By Ne...
Mar 09, 2021
