Category Archives: Local News

Salvation Army of Bloomington exceeds Christmas fundraising goal
Money raised during the campaign helps the Salvation Army fund local programs including the food pantry, Safe Harbor Homeless Shelter, the Comprehensive Emergency Assistance Program, and youth program...
Syndicated Author Feb 04, 2021

MCHD launches new COVID-19 vaccine scheduler to streamline appointments
McLean County Health Department Administrator Jessica McKnight said the health department switched to the system within the past week. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File)By Blake HaasBLOOMINGTON – To st...
Syndicated Author Feb 04, 2021

McLean County adds 35 new cases of coronavirus
There are 22 McLean County residents in the hospital due to COVID and 418 are in home isolation. (Graphic courtesy McLean County Health Department) By Neil DoyleBLOOMINGTON – McLean County&...
Syndicated Author Feb 04, 2021

MCHD: Additional COVID-19 vaccines available this week
Jennifer Woodward, Pharmacy Director at Carle BroMenn Medical Center receives a COVID-19 vaccine shipment from a Regional Hospital Coordinator official. (Photo courtesy McLean County Health Department...
Syndicated Author Feb 02, 2021

U of I Flash Index shows some optimism
Anything above 100 means growth, and the index has not been there since the pandemic hit. (Photo courtesy University of Illinois) By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – There could be reason for optimis...
Syndicated Author Feb 02, 2021

Rolling positivity rate holds steady; MCHD reports 34 new cases of coronavirus
McLean County hospitals are reporting 81% of ICU beds in use, 87% of total beds in use, and 20 individuals hospitalized for COVID-19. (Graphic courtesy McLean County Health Department) By Neil Do...
Syndicated Author Feb 02, 2021

ISP investigating officer-involved shooting in East Peoria
The incident remains under investigation by ISP Zone 4 and ISP Crime Scene Services Command. (Facebook/Illinois State Police) By Neil Doyle and HOI ABCEAST PEORIA – Illinois State Police ar...
Syndicated Author Feb 02, 2021

House Republicans discuss state’s Culturally Responsive Teaching rule
State Rep. Adam Niemerg (NEE-murg) (R-Dieterich) says the proposed rule – up for a vote by a legislative rules panel in two weeks – is a threat to teachers. (Dave Dahl/WJBC) By Dave D...
Syndicated Author Feb 02, 2021

Elected leaders fine local business for violating governor’s COVID rules
The business violated Pritzker’s executive order by serving customers indoors three times late last year. (Photo courtesy: Heart of Illinois ABC)By Heart of Illinois ABCBLOOMINGTON – The p...
Syndicated Author Feb 01, 2021

Bloomington business reacts to downtown murder
Officer John Fermon says the Bloomington Police Department is stepping up security in the downtown area to help the public feel safe. (Photo courtesy: Heart of Illinois ABC)By Heart of Illinois ABCBLO...
Syndicated Author Feb 01, 2021