Category Archives: Local News
More in-person learning for District 87 students later this month
Remote learning students will keep the same practices for the remainder of the school year.(WJBC file photo) By Neil DoyleBLOOMINGTON – District 87 on Monday announced to families that in-p...
Mar 08, 2021
Gas prices on the rise across the state
Prices at the pump are up almost 30 cents over the past month. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File)By Katherine MurphyBLOOMINGTON – In the past week, gas prices in Illinois have climbed 4.8 cents per gal...
Mar 08, 2021
Can you spread COVID-19 after receiving the vaccine?
Dr. John Weiland spoke with WJBC’s Scott Miller. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Blake Haas BLOOMINGTON – According to a Bloomington Doctor, health experts are waiting for more answers on i...
Mar 08, 2021
Back deck catches fire at downtown Bloomington restaurant
Brass Pig Smoke & Ale House is located at 602 N. Main Street in downtown Bloomington. (Facebook/City of Bloomington – Fire) By Neil Doyle BLOOMINGTON – Fire crews were called Mo...
Mar 08, 2021
MCHD reports 44 new cases of coronavirus; Rolling positivity rate below 2%
The rolling positivity rate dropped from 2.3% to 1.9%.(Graphic courtesy McLean County Health Department) By Neil Doyle BLOOMINGTON – McLean County’s rolling positivity rate dropped ...
Mar 08, 2021
‘Stampede’ at the Miller Park Zoo brings out more runners than pre-COVID 2020
Pratt said there was no after party or award ceremony like normal. Instead, winners will be recognized online. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Heart of Illinois ABC BLOOMINGTON – The Miller Park ...
Mar 08, 2021
House bill would help Illinois cities be more “bicycle friendly”
State Rep. Anna Moeller (D-Elgin) says for exercise, the economy, and the environment, bicycles are a winner. (Dave Dahl/WJBC) By Dave Dahl SPRINGFIELD – Cities would have an easier time ...
Mar 06, 2021
Bloomington city leaders asking for public input on new Police Chief
Current chief, Dan Donath announced his retirement last year – just a year after taking the position. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Katherine Murphy BLOOMINGTON – City leaders in Blooming...
Mar 05, 2021
Senate bill would exempt lemonade stands from regulations
SB 119 has passed the Senate Tourism and Hospitality Committee. (Dave Dahl/WJBC) By Dave Dahl SPRINGFIELD – Ah, the innocent days of a lemonade stand. A card table on the sidewalk, a pitc...
Mar 05, 2021
New bill could help small business farmers sell directly to consumers
Kelly Lay told WJBC’s Marc Strauss the bill is receiving support from small towns across the state. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Blake Haas BLOOMINGTON – Small business farmers across th...
Mar 05, 2021
