Category Archives: Headlines
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: “This was kind of a surprise” reacting to recent Fed rate cut
IPI Wealth Management Financial Advisor Sean Craig said he was surprised by the Federal Reserve cutting the interest rate. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Blake Haas BLOOMINGTON – For the first t...
Mar 04, 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
YWCA offers sexual assault survivors hope through ‘Stepping Stones’ program
The program also extends to family and friends of those survivors who enroll in the program. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Heart of Illinois ABC BLOOMINGTON – Harvey Weinstein’s case play...
Feb 25, 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
Pier 1 Peoria, Bloomington stores look to survive company bankruptcy
The company is also in the process of closing two distribution centers, according to a Pier 1 news release. (Photo courtesy: HOI/ABC) By Heart of Illinois ABC BLOOMINGTON – Home furnishings reta...
Feb 18, 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
Night in a Car raises $69,000
The fourth annual Night In A Car event raised $69,000. (Facebook/Home Sweet Home Ministries) By Blake Haas BLOOMINGTON – Home Sweet Home Ministries, in partnership with Trinity Lutheran Church, ...
Feb 10, 2020
YWCA McLean County Board of Directors names Liz German as CEO and President
Liz German has been with YWCA McLean County for 12-years. (Photo courtesy: YWCA McLean County) By Blake Haas BLOOMINGTON – Since serving as interim CEO for over nine months, the Board of Directo...
Feb 10, 2020
