Category Archives: Headlines
McLean County Health Dept. announces four new cases of COVID-19, moves county total to 48 total cases
McLean County Health Department Communication specialists Dion McNeal (left) and McLean County Health Department Administrator Jessica McKnight (right) spoke to the media last week at the new COVID-19...
Apr 06, 2020
District 87 Superintendent focusing on building relationships with students online
District 87 Superintendent Dr. Barry Reilly spoke with WJBC’s Scott Miller about e-learning. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File)By Blake HaasBLOOMINGTON – Although students are not in classrooms d...
Mar 26, 2020
Local funeral homes response to COVID-19
Kibler-Brady-Ruestmean Funeral Home is changing the way services are held due to COVID-19. (Photo courtesy: Kibler-Brady-Rustman Funeral Home/Facebook)By Blake HaasBLOOMINGTON – State Representa...
Mar 25, 2020
Local Wealth Advisor: Fed rate cut “is not going to help right now”
IPI Wealth Management Financial Advisor Sean Craig said the Federal Reserve rate cut will not provide immediate help. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File)By Blake HaasBLOOMINGTON – To bolster the economy...
Mar 16, 2020
Bradley, Illinois State University won’t rule out online-only classes after spring break
Illinois State is scheduled to resume classes on campus Monday. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File)By Heart of Illinois ABCNORMAL – Bradley and Illinois State University are considering “contingen...
Mar 11, 2020
Amtrak: Passenger on train that stopped in B-N tested positive for Coronavirus
Amtrak has released a statement, saying that the individual in question arrived in St. Louis and tested positive for the virus. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File)By AJ HarrisNORMAL – An Amtrak train th...
Mar 09, 2020
Financial Advisor: ‘Keep things into perspective’ with record market drops
John Ruedi with Savant Capital Management joined WJBC’s Marc Strauss on the Midday Show to talk about the markets and Coronavirus. (Photo courtesy: Savant Capital Management)By Blake HaasBLOOMIN...
Feb 26, 2020
163-years in the making: ISU celebrates Founders Day
Illinois State University President Larry Dietz highlighted campus success during Founders Day remarks. (Photo courtesy: Blake Haas/WJBC)By Blake HaasNORMAL – Celebrating success, Illinois State...
Feb 20, 2020
Motorists and business owners’ reaction to proposed ban on pumping your own gas in Illinois
Meanwhile, other drivers noted gas station attendants were the norm in the past. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File)By Heart of Illinois ABCPEKIN – If you hate getting out to pump your own gas this time...
Feb 11, 2020
McLean County YWCA adds anti-bias education to local schools and programs
Lessons are made to be kid friendly. (Photo courtesy: YWCA/Facebook)By Heart of Illinois – ABCBLOOMINGTON – Breaking the cycle of bullying is the focus of a new initiative for McLean Count...
Feb 11, 2020
