Category Archives: Local News
McLean County Museum of History to remain closed to complete projects
The McLean County Museum of History will remain closed. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By AJ Harris and Blake Haas BLOOMINGTON – With phase three of restoring Illinois beginning Friday, the McLean ...
May 29, 2020
McLean County Detention Facility to resume on-site visitation
McLean County Sheriff Jon Sandage on Friday announced on-site visits will resume June 1. (Photo courtesy mcleancountyil.gov) By Neil Doyle BLOOMINGTON – On-site visitation at the McLean C...
May 29, 2020
McLean County rescue crews free crash victims
Cooksville Fire Chief Roger Clark told our news partner HOI ABC the crash sent four people to the hospital, although they apparently did not suffer life-threatening injuries.(Facebook/Octavia Fire Pro...
May 29, 2020
Local NAACP chapter reacts to death of George Floyd
The local NAACP chapter issued the statement on Thursday. (Photo courtesy: NAACP/Facebook)By AJ Harris and Blake HaasBLOOMINGTON – The Executive Committee of the Bloomington-Normal Branch of the...
May 28, 2020
MCHD announces no new cases of COVID-19; countywide total stands at 216
McLean County Health officials announced no new cases of COVID-19 on Thursday. (Photo courtesy: McLean County Health Department)By Blake HaasBLOOMINGTON – McLean County Health officials announce...
May 28, 2020
McLean County health administrator cautions against speedier reopening
McLean County Health Department Administrator Jessica McKnight (center). (Blake Haas/WJBC) By HOI ABCBLOOMINGTON – The head of the McLean County Health Department believes the county govern...
May 28, 2020
Real estate market in Illinois gaining steam despite pandemic
Mike Oldenettle, the managing broker with ReMax Professionals, said they didn't know what to expect when the pandemic hit. However, he said Springfield is a hot market. (WJBC file photo) By Illin...
May 28, 2020
Towanda July 4th celebration canceled
The cancellation includes all July 4th activities. (Facebook/Towanda IL 4th of July Celebration) By Neil DoyleTOWANDA – The 52nd annual Towanda 4th of July celebration has been canceled due...
May 28, 2020
Legal battle underway as students sue ISU over fee refunds
ISU President Larry Dietz announced in April it was issuing a partial refund of mandatory fees at $12 per credit hour, or $180 for a student taking 15 hours. (Facebook/Illinois State University) ...
May 28, 2020
UPDATED: Farmer City woman died from diabetic complications
Donna Kelley, 69, was reported missing May 20. (WJBC file photo) By Neil Doyle FARMER CITY – Authorities say a Farmer City woman who was found Tuesday died from diabetic complications in ...
May 28, 2020
