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PATH: Limited emergency shelter space due to COVID
PATH doesn’t want people to be on the streets, but they are asking for the public’s help to provide sleeping bags, blankets and mittens to those who may need them. (WJBC file photo) B...
Feb 05, 2021
Health officials encourage virtual gatherings for Super Bowl
Gathering virtually or with the people you live with is the safest way to celebrate the Super Bowl this year. If you do have a small gathering with people who don't live with you, outdoors is safer th...
Feb 05, 2021
Rolling positivity rate below 4%; McLean County adds 41 new cases of coronavirus
There are 17 McLean County residents in the hospital due to COVID and 414 are in home isolation. (Graphic courtesy McLean County Health Department) By Neil DoyleBLOOMINGTON – The rolling po...
Feb 05, 2021
Salvation Army of Bloomington exceeds Christmas fundraising goal
Money raised during the campaign helps the Salvation Army fund local programs including the food pantry, Safe Harbor Homeless Shelter, the Comprehensive Emergency Assistance Program, and youth program...
Feb 04, 2021
MCHD launches new COVID-19 vaccine scheduler to streamline appointments
McLean County Health Department Administrator Jessica McKnight said the health department switched to the system within the past week. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File)By Blake HaasBLOOMINGTON – To st...
Feb 04, 2021
McLean County adds 35 new cases of coronavirus
There are 22 McLean County residents in the hospital due to COVID and 418 are in home isolation. (Graphic courtesy McLean County Health Department) By Neil DoyleBLOOMINGTON – McLean County&...
Feb 04, 2021
MCHD: Additional COVID-19 vaccines available this week
Jennifer Woodward, Pharmacy Director at Carle BroMenn Medical Center receives a COVID-19 vaccine shipment from a Regional Hospital Coordinator official. (Photo courtesy McLean County Health Department...
Feb 02, 2021
U of I Flash Index shows some optimism
Anything above 100 means growth, and the index has not been there since the pandemic hit. (Photo courtesy University of Illinois) By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – There could be reason for optimis...
Feb 02, 2021
Rolling positivity rate holds steady; MCHD reports 34 new cases of coronavirus
McLean County hospitals are reporting 81% of ICU beds in use, 87% of total beds in use, and 20 individuals hospitalized for COVID-19. (Graphic courtesy McLean County Health Department) By Neil Do...
Feb 02, 2021
ISP investigating officer-involved shooting in East Peoria
The incident remains under investigation by ISP Zone 4 and ISP Crime Scene Services Command. (Facebook/Illinois State Police) By Neil Doyle and HOI ABCEAST PEORIA – Illinois State Police ar...
Feb 02, 2021
