Category Archives: Local News
BPD probing shots fired incident over the weekend
Anyone with information is asked to contact BPD Detective Jesse Lanphear at 309-434-2369. If you wish to remain anonymous, you can call McLean County Crime Stoppers at 309-828-1111. (WJBC file photo) ...
Oct 12, 2020
Bloomington Dr. says experimental COVID treatments helped President recover quickly
OSF General Surgeon Dr. John Wieland. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Blake Haas BLOOMINGTON – An experimental drug given to President Trump to treat COVID-19 could have played a role in the Pres...
Oct 12, 2020
Judge set to rule next month on convicted child killer’s new trial request
Cynthia Baker will be back in court November 19 to find out if Judge Casey Costigan grants her a new trial or goes ahead with the sentencing. (Photo courtesy: HOI/ABC) By Heart of Illinois ABC BLOOMIN...
Oct 12, 2020
MCHD reports 40 new COVID cases
McLean County’s rolling positivity rate inched up from 3.7% to 4%. (Graphic courtesy McLean County Health Department) By Neil Doyle BLOOMINGTON – Local health officials Monday repor...
Oct 12, 2020
McLean County Board vacancy, lasting only a few weeks, sets off skirmish
One of the applicants for the temporary position is Paul Segobiano, who served 46 years on the county board until he lost a bid for another term in 2018. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Heart of Illino...
Oct 12, 2020
Country Financial to eliminate nearly 200 positions, modify pensions
According to public relations manager Chris Stroisch, the company will also no longer offer a pension plan to new employees starting January 2021. (Photo courtesy Country Financial) By HOI ABC ...
Oct 09, 2020
MPZ Director: About 20% down from last year
The zoo has limited capacity and some areas have remained closed to ensure social distancing. (WJBC file photo) By Neil DoyleBLOOMINGTON – The Miller Park Zoo is one of many places that has...
Oct 09, 2020
Salvation Army looking for new coats for the annual coat drive
Donations can be made at 611 W. Washington St., in Bloomington, Monday-Friday, from 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. (Photo courtesy: The Salvation Army/Facebook)By Blake HaasBLOOMINGTON – The Salvation A...
Oct 09, 2020
Supplemental ballots to be mailed Monday as Bloomington election officials correct early voting error
BEC Executive Director Tim Mitchell said in a news release that city voters who cast ballots before October 2 will receive supplemental ballots in the mail. (WJBC file photo) By HOI ABCBLOOMINGTO...
Oct 09, 2020
ISU won’t cancel spring break next year despite COVID concerns
ISU does plan to have increased testing when students come back from break. (Photo courtesy: ISU/Facebook)By Heart of Illinois ABCNORMAL – Illinois State University won’t be canceling spri...
Oct 09, 2020
