Category Archives: Local News
Attorney General rules against Town of Normal for violation of ‘Open Meetings Act’
Mayor Chris Koos (left) could not be reached for comment. (Photo courtesy: Heart of Illinois ABC) By Heart of Illinois ABC NORMAL – Attorney General Kwame Raoul ruled on February 22, 2021 that t...
Mar 15, 2021
OSF Hospitals shining pink lights on buildings to mark one year of COVID-19
The pink lights will remain on for a week. (Photo courtesy: OSF/File)By Blake HaasBLOOMINGTON – To mark a year since the COVID-19 pandemic began, OSF Healthcare is lighting its buildings in pink...
Mar 12, 2021
McLean County adds 26 new cases of COVID-19
MCHD has reported 141 new cases over the last week. (Graphic courtesy McLean County Health Department) By Neil DoyleBLOOMINGTON – The McLean County Health Department on Friday reported 26 n...
Mar 12, 2021
Some McLean County dentists now prepared to administer COVID-19 vaccine
Dr. Kirk Noraian spoke with our news partner Heart of Illinois ABC. (Photo courtesy: Flickr)By Heart of IllinoisBLOOMINGTON – Very soon, your local dentist may be able to administer the COVID-19...
Mar 12, 2021
Illinois lawmakers discuss the latest stimulus bill
Budget director Alexis Sturm during a virtual hearing Thursday afternoon. (Dave Dahl/WJBC) By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – The ink wasn’t dry on the President’s signature of the ARP b...
Mar 12, 2021
Ameren offers some tips to get prepared for spring and summer storm season
Nikki Taylor, with Ameren Illinois, says it’s also important to remind every family member where the emergency preparedness kit is located. (Neil Doyle/WJBC) By Neil DoyleBLOOMINGTON –...
Mar 11, 2021
Tazewell County woman plans Senate run against Duckworth
Allison Salinas said she’s running as a Republican. (Photo courtesy: HOI/ABC)By Heart of Illinois ABCPEKIN – A Pekin woman said she wants to be Illinois’ next U.S. Senator, replacing...
Mar 11, 2021
28 new coronavirus cases reported in McLean County
There are 25 McLean County residents in the hospital due to COVID and 176 are in home isolation. (Graphic courtesy McLean County Health Department) By Neil Doyle BLOOMINGTON – McLean Coun...
Mar 11, 2021
Work crews in Springfield sprucing up the Old State Capitol
Site superintendent Justin Blandford says the state's latest infrastructure program is footing the $1.4 billion bill. (WJBC file photo) By Dave Dahl SPRINGFIELD – One of Springfield's key...
Mar 10, 2021
‘Bloomington Streets’ web page focuses on upcoming street, sidewalk projects
The “Bloomington Streets” web page shares updates on the resurfacing plan. (Neil Doyle/WJBC) By Neil Doyle BLOOMINGTON – The city’s public works department shared an upd...
Mar 10, 2021
