Photo courtesy: goredbirds.com NORMAL - Illinois State track & field senior Devon Kelly did not have the senior season he was hoping for on the track. Only being able to compete six meets during the 2019-20 indoor season due to injury, before the remainder of the season was cancelled due to the COVID-19 outbreak. However, the St. Charles native will be remembered fondly for his contributions on and off the […]
Photo courtesy: goredbirds.com NORMAL - Illinois State track & field senior Hattie Plumb was in the midst of a stellar senior season prior to the COVID-19 outbreak that brought an untimely end to all NCAA spring sports seasons. “I was excited for all the new opportunities I was going to get outdoor,” said the Green Bay, Wisconsin native. “I had some more goals that I wanted to accomplish so I […]
Photo courtesy to Feed Kids BloNo Facebook page NORMAL, Ill.- A local woman and mother of two is known throughout the community as a "kindness ambassador." Part of the great work she is doing is being a mother who encourages her child to continue with her education and social life despite the effects of COVID-19. Roxanne Hartrich has an eight-year-old daughter, Kaylee, who loves attending Oakdale Elementary. Kaylee is taught […]
Photo courtesy to RE/MAX Choice Realty Facebook page NORMAL, Ill.- A local real estate company tries to navigate the "new normal" and creates solutions for prospective residents seeking housing. Realtor for The Gerig Team at RE/ MAX Choice Roxanne Hartrich said their leadership team was very proactive and asked us all to work from home only coming to the office if absolutely necessary to finish a transaction. "They have also […]
Women have come a long way since the early decades that created gender roles and sexist expectations for women. In most businesses, men used to conquer the field. Fortunately, the strong will of women has changed this and is continuing to do so today. As March is dedicated to celebrating these empowering women, it is an appropriate time to honor women closer to home in the community. One woman who has been a voice for the Bloomington-Normal community for a long time is WJBC News Director Katherine […]
CHICAGO, Ill. - Illinois Department of Public Health announced 715 new cases of COVID-19 and an additional 16 deaths. Illinois is now at a total of 7,695 cases of the virus and 157 deaths. Cases have reached 61 out of the 102 counties. McLean County health officials reported an additional 11 cases of the virus today. This brings the county total to 31 cases and two deaths.
Photo courtesy to McLean County Sheriff Facebook page BLOOMINGTON, Ill.- As the rate of COVID-19 cases continue to climb, incarcerated individuals and employed staff at the McLean County Jail are at heightened risk for contracting the virus. In response, the Black Lives Matter chapter of Bloomington-Normal, Bloomington-Normal Chapter of the Democratic Socialists of America, and Illinois People’s Action joined state advocates in calling for local criminal justice leaders to slow […]
BLOOMINGTON, Ill. - While spring sports remain dormant, the Illinois High School Association (IHSA) is actively working to plan for the future. The Board of Directors met yesterday to discuss their plans moving forward. “First and foremost, the IHSA continues to encourage all Illinois residents to heed the recommendations of state officials and medical experts," said IHSA Executive Director Craig Anderson. "These quarantine and social distancing measures have been put […]
Photo courtesy to Nexus Facebook page BLOOMINGTON, Ill.- The Nexus church in Bloomington-Normal is just two years old, but has been broadcasting via live stream since the beginning. Nexus church had to make the hard call four weeks ago and shut down their building and move completely to online, but according the Lead Pastor Stacey Lux their people have responded very well. "We have consistently had over 1300 views and […]
