Category Archives: Local News
Lexington man arrested for meth possession
Jordan Reiss, 29, of Lexington. (Photo Bloomington Police Department) By Neil DoyleBLOOMINGTON – A McLean County man was arrested early Wednesday morning for the possession of drugs and a w...
Apr 01, 2020
Heartland to hold virtual commencement ceremonies
Details on how students, friends and family can view the virtual ceremony will be posted at www.heartland.edu in early May. (WJBC file photo) By Neil DoyleNORMAL – Heartland Community Colle...
Apr 01, 2020
BPD chief encourages community to help other local agencies
Bloomington Police Chief Dan Donath is also encouraging people to practice social distancing. (WJBC file photo) By Neil DoyleBLOOMINGTON – The leader of the Bloomington Police Department is...
Apr 01, 2020
Bloomington Police investigating weekend stabbing on city’s east side
Anyone with information is encouraged to contact Bloomington Police. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File)By Blake HaasBLOOMINGTON – Bloomington police are asking for the public’s help in solving a ...
Mar 30, 2020
Now 17 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in McLean County
The McLean County Health Department will hold a media briefing at 2:30 p.m. (WJBC file photo) By Neil DoyleBLOOMINGTON – There are now 17 confirmed cases of coronavirus in McLean County.The...
Mar 30, 2020
Normal Police conduct successful search for protective face masks
The department received 200 masks. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File)By Heart of Illinois ABCNORMAL – The community has come through for Normal Police officers seeking protection from COVID-19 when the...
Mar 30, 2020 Photo courtesy: Normal Police
Small modification for testing at drive-thru COVID-19 site in McLean County
Members of the Illinois National Guard will assist at the drive-thru testing facility. (Scott Miller/WJBC) By Neil DoyleBLOOMINGTON – There has been a slight change to the criteria for test...
Mar 30, 2020
MCHD announces two new coronavirus cases, IDPH reports cases statewide now over 4,000
Gov. Pritzker with the daily update on COVID-19 in Illinois. (WJBC file photo) By Neil DoyleBLOOMINGTON – The McLean County Health Department on Sunday announced two new cases of COVID-19, ...
Mar 29, 2020
IDPH reports first death of an infant with COVID-19, now 11 cases in McLean County
IDPH Dr. Ngozi Ezike (center) and Gov. JB Pritzker gave the daily update on COVID-19. (WJBC file photo) By Neil DoyleBLOOMINGTON – State health officials on Saturday announced the first dea...
Mar 28, 2020
MCHD confirms new case of coronavirus
The nine confirmed cases in McLean County includes one death. (WJBC file photo) By Neil DoyleBLOOMINGTON – The McLean County Health Department has confirmed a new case of coronavirus, bring...
Mar 27, 2020
