Category Archives: Local News
Senator Barickman “stunned” by Gov. Pritzker’s “harsh political rhetoric” during the budget address
State Sen. Jason Barickman (R-Bloomington). (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File)By Blake HaasBLOOMINGTON – Just days removed from Gov. Pritzker’s budget address, one state senator says he was ̶...
Feb 19, 2021
MCHD: Vaccine shipments impacted by winter weather
The delay has canceled the vaccine clinic at Grossinger Motors Arena for Friday, Feb. 19. That clinic was for people receiving their second dose. McKnight says those who were scheduled will be contact...
Feb 18, 2021
51 new coronavirus cases in McLean County
There have been 165 COVID-related deaths in the county. (Graphic courtesy McLean County Health Department) By Neil DoyleBLOOMINGTON – McLean County health officials Thursday reported 51 new...
Feb 18, 2021
“Culturally responsive teaching” has moved forward at the Illinois State Board of Education
An attempt to derail the rules failed on a partisan vote. (WJBC file photo) By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – A controversial proposal for "culturally responsive" teaching standards has made it thr...
Feb 18, 2021
Reaction to the governor’s budget speech
Gov. Pritzker delivered his third budget address virtually from the Illinois State Fairgrounds.(Twitter/Governor JB Pritzker) By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – Reacting to Wednesday’s budget ...
Feb 17, 2021
Swaney: Freight train derailment still under investigation
The train derailment happened early Saturday morning between Fell Street and Vernon Avenue in Normal. (Scott Miller/WJBC) By Neil DoyleNORMAL – Emergency crews in Normal have been busy the ...
Feb 17, 2021
CIRA reports passenger numbers for January 2021
CIRA deputy director Fran Strebing says there is some optimism, as leisure travel has picked up over the last few months. (Facebook/Central Illinois Regional Airport) By Neil DoyleBLOOMINGTON ...
Feb 17, 2021
MCHD reports five COVID-related deaths; Rolling positivity rate drops below 2%
The county’s rolling positivity rate dropped to 1.4%, the first time it has dropped below 2% since mid-August. (Graphic courtesy McLean County Health Department) By Neil DoyleBLOOMINGTON &#...
Feb 17, 2021
Tuition, fee hikes approved at Heartland Community College
Heartland Community College District 540 serves a corridor along interstate 55 that includes Pontiac, Bloomington-Normal, and Lincoln. (Photo courtesy: Heart of Illinois ABC)By Heart of Illinois ABCNO...
Feb 17, 2021
New chairman of the Illinois Republican Party
Don Tracy, the new chairman of the Illinois Republican Party, says there is much reason for optimism – and some big goals – for 2022. (illinois.gop) By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – As...
Feb 15, 2021
