Category Archives: Local News
Colleges, universities in Illinois eye budget cuts amid pandemic uncertainty
Illinois State University President Larry Dietz has asked department heads to prepare budget scenarios with 10 percent and 20 percent reductions compared with the fiscal year that ends June 30. (Faceb...
May 15, 2020
LaHood: Governor’s reopening plan is “one size fits all”
U.S. Rep. Darin LaHood says he's in favor of helping local and state governments – an example, saving first responders' jobs. (Facebook/Darin LaHood) By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – U.S. Re...
May 14, 2020
McLean County health officials announce 4th COVID-19 death
The updated numbers as of Thursday in McLean County. (Graphic courtesy McLean County Health Department) By Neil DoyleBLOOMINGTON – A fourth McLean County resident has died from coronavirus,...
May 14, 2020
BPD: Man hit and killed by train
An autopsy is scheduled for later Thursday. The man’s identity is being withheld until family is notified. (WJBC file photo) By Neil DoyleBLOOMINGTON – A man was struck and killed by ...
May 14, 2020
Unit 5 plans for graduation ceremony in August
Unit 5 will also have an online celebration this month to honor the Normal West and Normal Community class of 2020. (WJBC file photo) By Neil DoyleNORMAL – The unconventional school year is...
May 14, 2020
District 87 a step closer to borrowing to offset pandemic-related losses
The board is expected to take final action on the borrowing plan at its August 12 meeting. (WJBC file photo) By HOI ABC BLOOMINGTON – The District 87 School Board is a step closer to appr...
May 14, 2020
Pritzker warns those who defy state’s stay-at-home order
Gov. JB Pritzker gives an update on COVID-19 from his house. (Dave Dahl/WJBC) By Dave Dahl SPRINGFIELD – In addition to delivering the latest coronavirus numbers, Gov. JB Pritzker Wednesd...
May 13, 2020
Brady: Bloomington’s COVID-19 testing site will remain open
The drive-thru testing site at the McLean County Fairgrounds was supposed to close Thursday. (Facebook/McLean County Emergency Management Agency) By Neil Doyle BLOOMINGTON – The COVID-19 ...
May 13, 2020
Lincoln’s Festival on Route 66 canceled due to COVID-19
Each summer the festival draws around 4,000 visitors. (Facebook/Lincoln’s Festival In Bloomington) By Neil Doyle BLOOMINGTON – The annual summer festival in Bloomington-Normal that ...
May 13, 2020
1 new case in McLean County; 101 have recovered
Updated numbers as of Wednesday in McLean County. (Graphic courtesy McLean County Health Department) By Neil Doyle BLOOMINGTON – McLean County health officials on Wednesday reported one n...
May 13, 2020
