Category Archives: Coronavirus
Bloomington Dr.: Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine trials results are a ‘game-changer’
OSF General Surgeon Dr. John Wieland. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File)By Blake HaasBLOOMINGTON – A ‘game-changer’ is how one Central Illinois doctor describes Coronavirus vaccine trial an...
Nov 09, 2020
Trade wars and COVID-19 could swing farmers’ vote
This year, the Trump Administration direct farm aid reached $32 billion – an all-time high. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Blake Haas BLOOMINGTON – Trade wars and the ongoing Coronavirus p...
Oct 27, 2020
Travel back on the rise despite COVID-19
Tim Davis with Direct Travel reports travel is on the rise despite the COVID-19 pandemic. (Photo courtesy: Central Illinois Regional Airport/Facebook)By Blake HaasBLOOMINGTON – According to a Ce...
Oct 20, 2020
Salvation Army looking for new coats for the annual coat drive
Donations can be made at 611 W. Washington St., in Bloomington, Monday-Friday, from 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. (Photo courtesy: The Salvation Army/Facebook)By Blake HaasBLOOMINGTON – The Salvation A...
Oct 09, 2020
McLean County government considers opening COVID-19 call center
Plans for the call center and COVID-19 hotline still have to be approved by the Executive Committee and the full County Board. (Photo courtesy: HOI/ABC) By Heart of Illinois ABC BLOOMINGTON ...
Oct 06, 2020
Bloomington City council looking at trick-or-treating alternatives
The Bloomington city council is looking at other trick-or-treating alternatives due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. (Photo courtesy: Pixabay)By Blake HaasBLOOMINGTON – Traditional door-to-d...
Sep 29, 2020
It’s showtime: Normal Theater to open next month
Normal Civic Arts Manager Adam Fox told WJBC’s Scott Miller the theater will be its their doors Oct. 1. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File)By Blake HaasNORMAL – It’s showtime! The Normal The...
Sep 24, 2020
PATH Crisis asking for electrical help
PATH Crisis can be reached by dialing 211 or by contacting Karen Zangerle at 309-834-0500. (Photo courtesy: PATH Crisis/Facebook) By Blake Haas BLOOMINGTON – While many things such as Dr. Pepper...
Sep 16, 2020
ISU testing at center of federal debate
Many tests that were intended for ISU were actually sent to nursing homes. (Photo courtesy: Blake Haas/WJBC) By Heart of Illinois ABC NORMAL – A coronavirus testing crunch left Illinois State Un...
Sep 16, 2020
Tax rate seen flat in McLean County government’s proposed budget
County board committees will review the budget next month. (Photo courtesy: HOI/ABC) By Heart of Illinois ABC BLOOMINGTON – McLean County government’s proposed budget for the next fiscal y...
Sep 16, 2020
