Category Archives: Local News
Eric West named Bloomington Fire Chief
Eric West will have 30 years with the city in July 2021, having served as Battalion Chief before becoming Deputy Chief of Operations in November 2015 and Interim Fire Chief in November 2020. (Photo co...
Apr 12, 2021
Redistricting in Illinois has super-minority Republicans calling for fairness
U.S. Rep. Rodney Davis (R-Taylorville) joined Springfield area Reps. Avery Bourne (R-Morrisonville) and Tim Butler (R-Springfield) ahead of a House Redistricting Committee hearing. (Dave Dahl/WJBC)&nb...
Apr 12, 2021
CDM ‘Doctors in Concert’ fundraiser will support new collaboration with local pediatricians
Doctors in Concert is a unique event that showcases local physicians' musical talents to raise funds for health-related initiatives at the museum. (WJBC file photo) By Neil DoyleNORMAL – Lo...
Apr 12, 2021
Normal Police officer placed on administrative leave following DUI charge
Normal Police officer Amanda Street. (Photo courtesy: Heart of Illinois ABC)By Heart of Illinois ABCNORMAL – An officer with the Normal Police Department is on administrative leave following an ...
Apr 12, 2021
MCHD reports 164 new cases of coronavirus
McLean County’s rolling positivity rate inched down to 5.3%. (Graphic courtesy McLean County Health Department) By Neil Doyle BLOOMINGTON – McLean County added 164 new cases of coro...
Apr 12, 2021
Reditus Laboratories in Pekin identifies 4 COVID-19 variants
Fourteen other samples detected the Santa Clara variant and two were the South African variant. (Photo courtesy: Reditus) By Heart of Illinois ABC PEKIN – Reditus Laboratories announced over the...
Apr 12, 2021
BPD investigating early morning homicide
No suspect was in custody as of Friday afternoon, nor was there any information on a suspect.(Facebook/Bloomington Police) By HOI ABC and WJBC Staff BLOOMINGTON – Bloomington Police say a...
Apr 09, 2021
State Farm announces hybrid roles for employees
The Bloomington based insurance company says about 40,000 employees will be hybrid, and the remaining employees will be either remote or in-office. (WJBC file photo) By Neil Doyle BLOOMINGTON &...
Apr 09, 2021
MCHD reports 119 new cases of coronavirus; Hospitalizations remain high
Around 84,000 doses of vaccine have been administered in McLean County, with 17% of the county’s population fully vaccinated. (Graphic courtesy McLean County Health Department) By Neil Do...
Apr 09, 2021
“All In for Wesleyan” raises record-setting $2.5 million
More information about “All In for Wesleyan” is available here. (Photo courtesy Illinois Wesleyan University) By Neil Doyle BLOOMINGTON – Illinois Wesleyan University's ninth ...
Apr 09, 2021
