Category Archives: Local News
MCHD confirms 11th COVID-19 death was an employee at local long-term care facility
The McLean County Health Department announced four new cases of COVID-19 on Wednesday, all individuals are in their 20’s. (Photo courtesy: McLean County Health Department) By Blake Haas and AJ H...
May 27, 2020
Missing Farmer City woman found dead
Donna Kelley, 69, went missing May 20, according to Farmer City Police. (Facebook/Farmer City Police Department) By Neil Doyle FARMER CITY – A Farmer City woman who went missing last week...
May 27, 2020
Car parts maker to close Bloomington plant, eliminating 139 jobs
Flexitech’s Bloomington location at 1719 E. Hamilton Rd. (Photo courtesy Google Maps) By HOI ABC BLOOMINGTON – An auto parts manufacturer said it is closing its Bloomington factory ...
May 27, 2020
MCHD announces 11th COVID-19 death; countywide total increases to 212
On Tuesday, McLean County health officials announced two new cases of Coronavirus, moving the statewide total to 212. (Photo courtesy: McLean County Health Department)By Blake Haas BLOOMINGTON –...
May 26, 2020
Illinois driver services facilities to reopen next week
Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White. (Facebook/Jesse White) By Neil DoyleSPRINGFIELD – Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White announced Tuesday his office's reopening plan - beginning ...
May 26, 2020
McLean County hires veteran prosecutor to try pending murder cases
Tammy Wagoner is the Democratic candidate in the November election for Macon County State’s Attorney. (Facebook/Wagoner for State’s Attorney) By HOI ABCBLOOMINGTON – A Central I...
May 26, 2020
Illinoisans head to Indiana to spend money as stay-at-home order continues
Bonnie Wright, the co-owner of the Beef House in Covington, Indiana, said business has been great mostly because her restaurant is full of Illinoisans on a daily basis. (WJBC file photo) By Illin...
May 26, 2020
Pritzker announces guidelines for businesses to reopen in Phase 3
Gov. JB Pritzker on Sunday during a Capitol news conference. (WJBC file photo) By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – State government, says Gov. JB Pritzker, is here to help businesses which open Frida...
May 25, 2020
McLean County adds 6 new cases of COVID-19
The numbers as of Monday in McLean County. (Graphic courtesy McLean County Health Department) By Neil Doyle BLOOMINGTON – Local health officials on Monday reported six new cases of corona...
May 25, 2020
BPD: Bloomington man shot on city’s south side
Bloomington’s Criminal Investigations Division and Crime Scene Unit were called to investigate and process the crime scene. (WJBC file photo) By Neil Doyle BLOOMINGTON – A 25-year-o...
May 25, 2020
