Category Archives: Local News
Town of Normal to seek multi-million dollar state grant for road rebuild to aid Rivian
Design work and public comment are planned over the next two years. (Photo courtesy: HOI/ABC)By Heart of Illinois ABCNORMAL – The Town of Normal has been given the go-ahead to apply for a $5 mil...
Jun 23, 2020
IWU getting an early start in the fall
Illinois Wesleyan University plans to start the fall semester a week early (Photo courtesy Illinois Wesleyan University) By Katherine MurphyBLOOMINGTON– Taking measures to reduce the risk o...
Jun 23, 2020
Normal to continue outdoor dining options for restaurants
Mayor Chris Koos said in a statement Monday the outdoor dining option has been going well and restaurants won’t have to reapply for approval by the town once Phase 4 begins. (Photo courtesy: HOI...
Jun 22, 2020
MCHD reports three new cases of COVID-19; total cases moves to 253
McLean County Health Officials report three new cases of COVID-19. (Photo courtesy: McLean County Health Department)By Blake HaasBLOOMINGTON – The McLean County Health Department reports that th...
Jun 22, 2020
Miller Park Zoo set to reopen this weekend
Miller Park Zoo is set to reopen this weekend. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File)By Heart of Illinois ABCBLOOMINGTON – Miller Park Zoo is gearing up to open its doors this weekend as the state is set t...
Jun 22, 2020
Local police see an increase in DUI’s
Officer Brad Park’s advice – plan ahead and use a designated driver or rideshare service. (WJBC file photo) By Neil DoyleNORMAL – This is the time of year many police department...
Jun 19, 2020
2 new coronavirus cases in McLean County; 1 more recovered
Updated COVID numbers as of Thursday in McLean County. (Graphic courtesy McLean County Health Department) By Neil DoyleBLOOMINGTON – McLean County has added two more cases of coronavirus, b...
Jun 18, 2020
Man identified in fatal car crash near Colfax
This incident remains under investigation by the coroner’s office and McLean County Sheriff’s Office. (WJBC file photo) By Neil DoyleCOLFAX – McLean County Coroner Kathy Yoder h...
Jun 18, 2020
McLean County Fair canceled due to coronavirus
Last year, more than 28,000 people attended the McLean County Fair during its five-day run. (WJBC file photo) By Neil DoyleBLOOMINGTON – The McLean County Fair Board on Thursday announced t...
Jun 18, 2020
McLean County Health Department yet to identify COVID-19 case from recent gatherings
McLean County Health Department Administrator Jessica McKnight (right) and McLean County Communication Specialists Dion McNeal (left).By Blake HaasBLOOMINGTON – While rallies across the Tw...
Jun 18, 2020
