Category Archives: Local News
Pritzker calls Trump a day after Twitter feud
Gov. JB Pritzker with state health officials at a news conference in Chicago. (WJBC file photo) By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – Hope you are sitting down for this one."Earlier today, I reached ou...
Mar 23, 2020
Coronavirus cases in McLean County up to 8
The McLean County Health Department said there are 48 pending test results and about 90 McLean County residents who have been tested for the virus. (WJBC file photo) By Neil DoyleBLOOMINGTON R...
Mar 23, 2020
Rivian temporarily closes plant in Normal in battle against coronavirus
A spokesperson said 300 people work at the plant. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File)By Heart of Illinois – ABCNORMAL – Rivian is closing all facilities including its plant in Normal to slow the s...
Mar 23, 2020
Public health officials report first coronavirus death in McLean County
McLean County Health Department Administrator Jessica McKnight (center) on Thursday announced the first COVID-19 case in McLean County. (Blake Haas/WJBC) By Neil DoyleBLOOMINGTON – Public h...
Mar 22, 2020
Normal’s council considers granting special powers to mayor, city manager in COVID-19 fight
Normal’s special meeting is scheduled for 5 p.m. Monday. (Photo courtesy: Chris Koos/Facebook)By Heart of Illinois ABCNORMAL – Normal Mayor Chris Koos and City Manager Pam Reece would be g...
Mar 20, 2020
Illinois agriculture will feel impact of crisis
There’s another side to the low gas prices(Photo courtesy Flickr/MichaelCote) By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – The worldwide coronavirus crisis will have an impact on Illinois agriculture.To...
Mar 20, 2020
Former city manager of Normal has passed away
A memorial may be held in Normal this summer. (Facebook/Dave Anderson) By Katherine MurphyNORMAL– Dave Anderson, longtime city manager of Normal, has passed away.Anderson spent three decade...
Mar 19, 2020
First case of coronavirus reported in McLean County
McLean County Health Department Administrator Jessica McKnight (center) on Thursday confirmed the first case of coronavirus in the county. (Blake Haas/WJBC) By Neil Doyle and Blake HaasBLOOMINGTO...
Mar 19, 2020
Health officials report three additional conronavirus deaths in Illinois, first case in McLean County
The MCHD will be conducting investigations on any suspected COVID-19 illness and notify the public if there are any additional confirmed cases in McLean County. (WJBC file photo) By Neil DoyleBLO...
Mar 19, 2020
ISU Professor: Changing student television class to online will be a “huge challenge”
Students at Illinois State Universities’ TV-10 is meeting through Zoom. (Photo courtesy: TV-10/Facebook)By Blake HaasNORMAL – From on-air to online, one Illinois State University professor...
Mar 19, 2020
