Category Archives: Local News
Unit 5 plans for graduation ceremony in August
Unit 5 will also have an online celebration this month to honor the Normal West and Normal Community class of 2020. (WJBC file photo) By Neil DoyleNORMAL – The unconventional school year is...
May 14, 2020
District 87 a step closer to borrowing to offset pandemic-related losses
The board is expected to take final action on the borrowing plan at its August 12 meeting. (WJBC file photo) By HOI ABCBLOOMINGTON – The District 87 School Board is a step closer to approvi...
May 14, 2020
Pritzker warns those who defy state’s stay-at-home order
Gov. JB Pritzker gives an update on COVID-19 from his house. (Dave Dahl/WJBC) By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – In addition to delivering the latest coronavirus numbers, Gov. JB Pritzker Wednesday ...
May 13, 2020
Central Illinois lawmaker concerned about governor’s reopening plan
The four regions for reopening under the governor’s Restore Illinois plan. (Graphic coronavirus.illinois.gov) By Neil DoyleBLOOMINGTON – U.S. Rep. Rodney Davis joins a list of people ...
May 13, 2020
IDPH: Bloomington testing site being underutilized
The testing site at the McLean County Fairgrounds opened at the end of March. (Scott Miller/WJBC) By Neil DoyleBLOOMINGTON – Bloomington’s COVID-19 drive-thru testing site will close ...
May 12, 2020
McLean County adds 6 more coronavirus cases
Updated numbers as of Tuesday from local health officials. (Graphic courtesy McLean County Health Department) By Neil DoyleBLOOMINGTON – McLean County health officials on Tuesday reported s...
May 12, 2020
Bloomington Police arrest two women for drugs and defaced firearm
Bloomington Police arrested Grace Taylor (left) and Abigail Wingler (right) on drug charges. (Photo courtesy: Bloomington Police)By Blake HaasBLOOMINGTON – Two 19-year old’s are facing dru...
May 12, 2020
Heart of Illinois region envisioned to reopen for business
The Bloomington City Council meeting Monday night via Zoom. (Neil Doyle/WJBC) By HOI ABC and Neil DoyleBLOOMINGTON – Gov. JB Pritzker’s administration has drawn a map dividing the sta...
May 12, 2020
Liquor license refunds offered by city
Bars and restaurants could see a refund (Photo courtesy Flickr/NathanPeck) By Katherine MurphyBLOOMINGTON– If you own a bar or restaurant in Bloomington but aren’t open during the pan...
May 12, 2020
Pritzker staff member tests positive for COVID-19
Gov. JB Pritzker at the coronavirus press briefing. (WJBC file photo) By Neil DoyleCHICAGO – A member of Gov. JB Pritzker’s senior staff has tested positive for COVID-19 and as of Sun...
May 11, 2020
