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32 new coronavirus cases reported in McLean County; 42 recover
42 additional people were released from isolation. Now 11,820 are considered to be recovered. (Graphic courtesy McLean County Health Department) By Neil DoyleBLOOMINGTON – The rolling posit...
Jan 14, 2021
Financial Advisor: Market growth could be slower under new administration
Kevin Kingston with Savant Wealth Management. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File)By Blake HaasBLOOMINGTON – A Bloomington Financial Advisor says markets could rise under a new administration, but growth...
Jan 14, 2021
IDPH posting updated vaccine data
OSF Pharmacist Ryan Wolf prepares COVID-19 vaccines. (Photo courtesy McLean County Health Department) By Neil DoyleSPRINGFIELD – Local and state health officials continue to rollout the COV...
Jan 14, 2021
Bloomington man picked to lead McLean County Democrats
Patrick Cortesi of Bloomington. (Photo courtesy: Heart of Illinois ABC)By Heart of Illinois ABCBLOOMINGTON – McLean County Democrats’ new leader is taking over as the party aims to end Rep...
Jan 14, 2021
State health officials report 6,642 new COVID cases, 117 additional deaths
The preliminary seven-day statewide positivity rate is 7.5%. (Facebook/Reditus Laboratories) By WJBC StaffSPRINGFIELD – Another 117 Illinois residents have died from COVID-19 complications ...
Jan 12, 2021
Lawsuit against Bloomington long term care facility alleges ‘gross negligence’ in COVID outbreak death
Martin is seeking “in excess of $50,000” to “compensate Marlene and her loved ones for the shocking and utterly reckless conduct of the Defendant nursing home.” (Photo courtesy...
Jan 12, 2021
72 new coronavirus cases reported in McLean County
Local hospitals are reporting 92% of total beds and 73% of ICU beds in use, said McLean County health officials on Tuesday. (Graphic courtesy McLean County Health Department) By Neil DoyleBLOOMIN...
Jan 12, 2021
Central Illinois businesses receive portions of ‘BIG’ grant to help with COVID-hardship
State Rep. Dan Brady announced 36 businesses in his district would receive portions of the ‘BIG’ grant. (WJBC file photo)By Blake HaasBLOOMINGTON – Coronavirus relief is here for sma...
Jan 12, 2021
Bloomington adopts Welcoming America plan despite calls for stronger aid for undocumented immigrants
Council member Jamie Mathy would like to see the city adopt both resolutions. (Photo courtesy: Heart of Illinois ABC)By Heart of Illinois ABCBLOOMINGTON – The Bloomington City Council Monday nig...
Jan 12, 2021
Pekin piano teacher’s first of six child molestation trials set for October
Aaron Parlier, 39, of Pekin. (Photo courtesy: McLean County Jail)By Heart of Illinois ABCBLOOMINGTON – It will be another 10 months before the first of a half-dozen trials is held for a Pekin pi...
Jan 12, 2021
