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McLean County sees advantageous election judge surplus
Michael said she expects fewer people at polling location but that the county’s voter turnout will be the biggest ever. (Photo courtesy: HOI/ABC)By Heart of Illinois ABCBLOOMINGTON – McLea...
Syndicated Author Sep 21, 2020

15 new COVID cases in McLean County
The updated numbers in McLean County as of Monday. (Graphic courtesy McLean County Health Department) By Neil DoyleBLOOMINGTON – The McLean County Health Department Monday reported 15 new c...
Syndicated Author Sep 21, 2020

New Aldi opens in Bloomington
The new Aldi store in Bloomington opened Thursday at 907 Maple Hill Road. (Photo courtesy Susan Saunders) By Neil DoyleBLOOMINGTON – After 18 years, Aldi has relocated its Bloomington store...
Syndicated Author Sep 17, 2020

Busy time for Illinois farmers
Mark Schleusener, state statistician, USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service, says Illinois’ corn harvest has just begun. (WJBC file photo) By Neil DoyleBLOOMINGTON – The Illin...
Syndicated Author Sep 17, 2020

19th McLean County resident dies from COVID complications
MCHD said the rolling positivity rate dropped to 5.7% Thursday, the first time its been below 6% since Aug. 22. (WJBC file photo) By Neil DoyleBLOOMINGTON – A 19th McLean County resident ha...
Syndicated Author Sep 17, 2020

Gov. Pritzker says Big Ten Conference starting does not influence high school sports
Gov JB Pritzker does not sound optimistic about a quick end to the pandemic. (Photo courtesy: Neil Doyle/WJBC)By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – The announcement that the Big Ten Conference is starting u...
Syndicated Author Sep 17, 2020

Illinois senators hold a listening session about difficulties students are experiencing
Advance Illinois' Robin Steans. (Photo courtesy: Dave Dahl/WJBC)By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – Illinois senators Wednesday heard from educational experts about the difficulties students are experienc...
Syndicated Author Sep 17, 2020

Motorcycle accident in Carlock kills 47-year-old woman
This incident remains under investigation by the coroner’s office and McLean County Sheriff’s Department. (WJBC file photo) By Neil DoyleCARLOCK – One person is dead after a mot...
Syndicated Author Sep 16, 2020

Mathy announces re-election bid for Bloomington City Council
Bloomington City Council member Jamie Mathy. (WJBC file photo) By Neil DoyleBLOOMINGTON – Bloomington City Council member Jamie Mathy Wednesday announced he’ll seek a second term, cit...
Syndicated Author Sep 16, 2020

Livingston County health officials report 5th COVID-related death
Of the 294 cases in Livingston County, 25 remain active and 264 people have recovered.(WJBC file photo) By Neil DoylePONTIAC – A fifth Livingston County resident has died from coronavirus c...
Syndicated Author Sep 16, 2020