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MCMH documenting local experiences of the pandemic
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...
Syndicated Author Mar 01, 2021

Update on events in Uptown Normal
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...
Syndicated Author Mar 01, 2021

Rolling positivity rate holds steady; 75 new COVID cases in McLean County
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...
Syndicated Author Mar 01, 2021

Man gets 20 years for guilty plea to Twin-Cities murder
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...
Syndicated Author Feb 26, 2021

New gateway arch in Downtown Bloomington
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...
Syndicated Author Feb 26, 2021

MCHD reports 30 new cases of COVID
McLean County health officials have reported 185 new cases of COVID-19 over the last week.(Graphic courtesy McLean County Health Department) By Neil Doyle BLOOMINGTON – McLean County hosp...
Syndicated Author Feb 26, 2021

HSHM to renovate food co-op after receiving $75,000 grant
The Bread For Life Food Co-op is located at 303 East Oakland in Bloomington. (Facebook/Home Sweet Home Ministries) By Neil Doyle BLOOMINGTON – The food co-op at Home Sweet Home Ministries...
Syndicated Author Feb 25, 2021

Sen. Durbin calls on lawmakers to pass Pres. Biden’s proposed $1.9 Trillion relief package
U.S. Senator Dick Durbin from Illinois. (Photo courtesy: Dick Durbin/Facebook) By Blake Haas BLOOMINGTON – In a speech on the Senate floor, Illinois’s Senior U.S. Senator is calling on law...
Syndicated Author Feb 25, 2021

All-week classroom learning possible after spring break, says District 87’s superintendent
Right now, the district says 65% of elementary students are taking advantage of in-person instruction. (Photo courtesy: Heart of Illinois ABC) By Heart of Illinois ABC BLOOMINGTON – Administrato...
Syndicated Author Feb 25, 2021

MCHD reports 11 new cases of coronavirus
The county’s rolling positivity rate inched down to 2.5%. (Graphic courtesy McLean County Health Department) By Neil DoyleBLOOMINGTON – McLean County added 11 new cases of coronavirus...
Syndicated Author Feb 25, 2021



