Category Archives: Headlines
DeWitt County student, who resides in Missouri tests positive for COVID-19
Health officials continue to urge residents to take precautions. (Photo courtesy: CDC) By Blake Haas DEWITT COUNTY – The DeWitt County Health Department announced an out-of-state student and res...
Mar 28, 2020
Illinois COVID-19 cases top 3,000 including 34 deaths
Pritzker says those who sign up could be deployed to respond to urgent needs during the crisis. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Dave Dahl SPRINGFIELD – Illinois has now topped 3,000 coronavirus c...
Mar 27, 2020
Bloomington-Normal EDC CEO: Stimulus package would “help prevent workers from losing their jobs”
Bloomington-Normal EDC CEO Patrick Hoban said if the stimulus package does not pass the House of Rep., then the EDC will have to rely more on the state for funding. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Blak...
Mar 27, 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 Haas BLOOMINGTON – Although students are not in classrooms...
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
U.S. Travel Association CEO: “Pandemic will cost travel industry $355 billion and 4 million jobs”
Tim Davis, owner of Direct Travel in Bloomington, says things are very slow now, and recovery could take time. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Illinois Radio Network SPRINGFIELD – The U.S. Travel...
Mar 24, 2020
Three new cases of COVID-19 confirmed in McLean County
McLean County Health Department Administrator Jessica McKnight (center) confirmed the first case of COVID-19 in the county on Thursday. (Photo courtesy: Blake Haas/WJBC) By Blake Haas Bloomington R...
Mar 20, 2020
Koos vows to support local business
Normal Mayor told WJBC’s Scott Miller he will be order carry out as much as possible to support local business. (Photo courtesy: Kris Koos/Facebook) By Blake Haas NORMAL – Gov. Pritzker an...
Mar 17, 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
