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BPD still investigating and seeking leads for missing person Jelani Day
Anyone with information about Jelani Day is asked to contact BPD Detective Paul Jones at 309-434-2548 or at Pjones@cityblm.org. (Photo courtesy Bloomington Police Department)By Neil DoyleBLOOMINGTON &...
Sep 22, 2021
Heartland sees enrollment increase
The enrollment of 1,425 new students returned Heartland to pre-pandemic numbers.(Facebook/Heartland Community College)By Neil DoyleNORMAL – Heartland Community College saw its enrollment go up b...
Sep 22, 2021
McLean County Nursing Home workers offered bonuses for getting COVID shots
The money is coming from state's portion of the American Rescue Plan's payments to long-term care providers. The McLean County Nursing Home is receiving just over $113,000. (Facebook/Illinois National...
Sep 22, 2021
MCHD reports another resident dies from COVID-19; officials report 63 new cases
The McLean County Health Department reported the new cases on Tuesday. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Blake Haas BLOOMINGTON – The McLean County Health Department reports another county resident...
Sep 21, 2021
ISU President delivers first presidential address; details financial hardships during COVID-19
Illinois State University President Dr. Terri Goss Kinzy. (Photo courtesy: Blake Haas/File) By Blake Haas NORMAL – On her 82nd day in office, Illinois State University’s first female Presi...
Sep 21, 2021
IDPH encouraging Illinoisans to get the flu vaccine
The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) encourages Illinoisans to get the flu vaccine. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By WJBC Staff SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Public Health (I...
Sep 21, 2021
State Sen. Barickman working with Illinois Opportunity Project to launch recall provision
State Senator Jason Barickman. (Photo courtesy Facebook/Jason Barickman) By Dave Dahl SPRINGFIELD – Here’s a chance to tell your elected officials, “You’re Fired!” withou...
Sep 21, 2021
Warm and dry this past week for Illinois farmers
Corn harvested for grain reached 11 percent, compared to the 5- year average of 8 percent. (WJBC file photo) By USDA SPRINGFIELD – There were 6.6 days suitable for field work during the week end...
Sep 21, 2021 (Photo courtesy: File)
State officials announce $327 million in household assistance for low income families
State Rep. Jehan Gordon-Booth (D-Peoria). (Photo courtesy www.ilga.gov) By Dave Dahl SPRINGFIELD – "Help is here," said State Rep. Jehan Gordon-Booth (D-Peoria), hosting the governor's big annou...
Sep 21, 2021
Normal council approves truck stop and variance for sign to soar above I-55
Earlier this month, the Normal Planning Commission recommended Love’s comply with the town’s current code limiting the sign’s height to 75 feet, but the council granted a variance al...
Sep 21, 2021
