Category Archives: Headlines
Free on-campus COVID testing available next month for ISU employees
Starting January 4, ISU will use antigen tests as the primary COVID-19 asymptomatic testing method to speed-up obtaining test results. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Heart of Illinois ABC NORMAL ̵...
Dec 18, 2020 Watterson Towers, located on Illinois State Universities campus in Normal, IL. (Photo courtesy: File)
Financial Advisor: Economy could see boom thanks to COVID-19 vaccine
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 Haas BLOOMINGTON...
Dec 16, 2020
Four more McLean County residents die from COVID-19
McLean County Health Department Administrator Jessica McKnight reports 133 more McLean County residents have tested positive for COVID-19. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Blake Haas BLOOMINGTON –...
Dec 11, 2020
MCHD reports 117 new cases of COVID-19
McLean County health officials announced 117 new cases of COVID-19 on Wednesday. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File)By Blake HaasBLOOMINGTON – McLean County Health officials announced 117 new cases of C...
Dec 09, 2020
LCHD reports seven additional COVID-19 deaths
The Livingston County Health Department announced the seven additional deaths on Wednesday. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Katherine Murphy LIVINGSTON COUNTY – Livingston County Health Departmen...
Dec 03, 2020
MCHD health officials warn of “difficult winter” as officials mark 46th COVID death
On Tuesday, the McLean County Health Department announced another resident has died due to COVID019. (Photo courtesy: HOI)By Blake HaasBLOOMINGTON – Local health officials warn of a “very ...
Nov 18, 2020
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
