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As for COVID-19 vaccines, 35,417 doses have been administered in McLean County. (WJBC file photo) By Neil DoyleBLOOMINGTON – McLean County’s rolling positivity rate inched down to 1.9...

State Sen. Sue Rezin (R-Morris) spoke during an online news conference Monday. (Dave Dahl/WJBC) By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – Three dozen COVID-19 deaths, and the lawmakers who represent the La...

Adam Deal, 38, Jason Dyer, 43, Adam Greenway, 29, Nicholas Page 25, and Gino Wendes, 24, all face criminal charges of aggravated battery and mob action. (WJBC file photo) By HOI ABCLEXINGTON R...

During the budget process, the town council also decided to forgo for a year a previously planned 2% increase in water rates, aiming to provide some relief for residents struggling financial due to th...

The American Red Cross is asking for blood donations amid the COVID-19 pandemic. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File)By Blake HaasBLOOMINGTON – The American Red Cross says the need for blood is high as 1...

The McLean County Museum of History will hold a virtual COVID-19 remembrance on March 13. (WJBC file photo)   By Neil Doyle BLOOMINGTON – The McLean County Museum of History (MCMH) has init...

Normal Civic Arts Manager Adam Fox said the town is still trying to work some events onto the calendar, but there is still a lot of uncertainty due to COVID-19. (Facebook/Uptown Normal)   By Neil...

The county’s rolling positivity rate held steady at 2.3%. (Graphic courtesy McLean County Health Department)   By Neil Doyle BLOOMINGTON – The McLean County Health Department reported...

Exodus Hebert, 20, of Bloomington. (Photo courtesy: McLean County Jail) By Heart of Illinois ABC BLOOMINGTON – McLean County prosecutors have gained a second conviction for a gun battle that kil...

The gateway arch was installed on Tuesday at the corner of Center and Mulberry. (Scott Miller/WJBC)   By Neil Doyle BLOOMINGTON – A new gateway arch welcoming people to downtown Bloomington...