Category Archives: Local News
33 new cases of coronavirus in McLean County
The county’s rolling positivity rate inched down to 2.3%. (Graphic courtesy McLean County Health Department) By Neil Doyle BLOOMINGTON – The McLean County Health Department Friday r...
Mar 05, 2021
Former national president of Project Linus sentenced to 30 months in prison, ordered to pay $400K in restitution
In addition, Babbitt filed false and fraudulent personal tax returns with the state of Illinois in which she failed to report the funds she stole from Project Linus. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File)By Hear...
Mar 05, 2021
Outside consultant to aid superintendent search in District 87
Dr. Reilly is retiring in June 2022 after more than three decades with the Bloomington district, the past 11 years as superintendent. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File)By Heart of Illinois ABCBLOOMINGTON ...
Mar 05, 2021
Illinois business leaders are fighting for children of color
Rockford aerospace engineer Rudy Valdez appeared at a virtual news conference hosted by the Illinois division of ReadyNation. (Dave Dahl/WJBC) By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – Here's another repor...
Mar 04, 2021
Will travel pick back up in 2021?
Tim Davis with Direct Travel in Bloomington says the numbers should improve with the rollout of the COVID-19 vaccine. According to the CDC, about 79 million vaccine doses have been administered in the...
Mar 04, 2021
McLean County adds 12 new cases of coronavirus
McLean County hospitals are reporting 81% of ICU beds and 92% of total beds in use.(Facebook/Reditus Laboratories) By Neil DoyleBLOOMINGTON – McLean County’s rolling positivity rate i...
Mar 04, 2021
Unit 5 Superintendent: Staff vaccination around 65%
Unit 5 is currently offering in-person learning five days a week for elementary students. (WJBC file photo) By Neil DoyleNORMAL – Many teachers and staff in Unit 5 have had the opportunity ...
Mar 04, 2021
Financial Advisor: Economy could improve rapidly as more vaccines become available
Kevin Kingston with Savant Wealth Management spoke with WJBC’s Marc Strauss. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File)By Blake HaasBLOOMINGTON – As the number of COVID-19 cases slowly declines, one fina...
Mar 04, 2021
ISU graduate teaching assistants say contract talks enter ‘strike readiness’ phase
The union said ISU responded with “more poverty proposals” that would not give all TAs a raise and no break on student fees. (Photo courtesy: HOI/ABC) By Heart of Illinois ABC NORMAL ̵...
Mar 04, 2021
Steak ‘n Shake, founded in Normal, stakes future on self-service
Steak ‘n Shake has 556 restaurants nationwide. Founder Gus Belt opened the first restaurant in 1934 on South Main Street in Normal, now the site of Monical’s Pizza near Carle BroMenn Medic...
Mar 04, 2021
