Category Archives: Local News
9 COVID-related deaths reported in McLean County
MCHD reported 84 new cases, as there are 29 McLean County residents currently hospitalized for COVID, and 958 are in home isolation. (WJBC file photo) By Neil DoyleBLOOMINGTON – McLean Coun...
Dec 29, 2020
Pedestrian suffers life-threatening injuries in DUI accident near Bloomington
Stine’s blood alcohol level was not available. Police said they’re still investigating Stine’s whereabouts before the accident. (WJBC file photo) By HOI ABCBLOOMINGTON – A...
Dec 29, 2020
A vaccine passport may be required to travel
CNN reports that several companies and technology groups have begun developing smartphone apps or systems for individuals to upload details of their Covid-19 tests and vaccinations, creating digital c...
Dec 28, 2020
MCHD reports 2 more COVID-related deaths; 404 new cases
The county’s rolling positivity rate held steady at 7.2%. (Graphic courtesy McLean County Health Department) By Neil DoyleBLOOMINGTON – The McLean County Health Department Monday repo...
Dec 28, 2020
Hudson landmark closing temporarily
Curbside service not enough to sustain the family owned operation. (PHOTO- Green Gables Facebook Page) By Katherine MurphyHUDSON- Fans of Green Gables in Hudson have just a few days to get their ...
Dec 24, 2020
Unit 5 Schools receiving $1 million for COVID testing
The logistics of the on-site testing will be determined in the coming weeks. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File)By Heart of Illinois ABCBLOOMINGTON – Unit 5 schools will receive $1 million towards on-si...
Dec 23, 2020
Drive-up COVID-19 testing site moving to Central Illinois Regional Airport parking lot
Central Illinois Regional Airport. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File)By Heart of Illinois ABCBLOOMINGTON – The CampusTown Urgent Care COVID-19 testing site in Bloomington is moving to a new location.St...
Dec 22, 2020
Normal Town Council waives 2021 liquor license fees despite claims government is unethically playing politics
Mayor Chris Koos said the town has home rule authority to adopt an ordinance requiring liquor license holders to follow the governor’s executive order. (Photo courtesy: Heart of Illinois ABC)By ...
Dec 22, 2020
Convicted murderer given 45-years in prison for Bloomington man’s death
Anthony Grampsas (left) and Tyjuan Bruce (right), both of Decatur. (Photo courtesy: Bloomington Police)By Heart of Illinois ABCBLOOMINGTON – A second Decatur man has been sentenced to 45 years i...
Dec 22, 2020
Lawmakers make bid for virtual session
State Rep. Ann Williams (D-Chicago). (Photo courtesy: Dave Dahl/WJBC)By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – Except for four days in May, the Illinois General Assembly has not met since March. Now there's a b...
Dec 21, 2020
