Category Archives: Headlines
Illinois State University to adapt U. of I. testing
Illinois State University President Larry Dietz. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File)By Blake HaasNORMAL – While Coronavirus cases continue to rise at Illinois State University, the campus will soon get ...
Aug 31, 2020
Even with no state fair, projects are still underway
Kevin Gordon, manager of the Illinois State Fair, says there are still things happening on the fairgrounds in Springfield. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Dave Dahl SPRINGFIELD – Even with no Ill...
Aug 28, 2020
Help for minority-owned business
Dominic Watson. (Photo courtesy: Dave Dahl/WJBC) By Dave Dahl SPRINGFIELD – For small business people, the during-and-after weeks of COVID-19 could be the right time to grab a share of the econo...
Aug 28, 2020
Apparent anti-police slur spray-painted in Uptown Normal, NPD says
Police said there have been no arrests. (Photo courtesy: Heart of Illinois/ABC)By Heart of Illinois ABCNORMAL – Using black spray paint, vandals drew graffiti at multiple locations in Uptown Nor...
Aug 27, 2020
Unit 5 board okays emergency purchase of COVID-19 protective dividers for in-person learning
Unit 5 Superintendent Dr. Kristen Weikle. (Photo courtesy: Unit 5)By Heart of Illinois ABCNORMAL – School administrators in Unit 5 have the authority now to make emergency purchases of equ...
Aug 27, 2020
McLean county leaders discuss new COVID-19 mitigation’s in a closed-door meeting
Bloomington Mayor Tari Renner spoke with WJBC’s Scott Miller about a closed-door meeting. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Blake Haas BLOOMINGTON – With McLean County’s rolling positiv...
Aug 26, 2020
Republican family split on Presidential choice
Central Illinois Congressman Darin LaHood said he’s supporting President Trump in the November election. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File)By Blake HaasBLOOMINGTON – A former Central Illinois Rep...
Aug 25, 2020
Could new saliva-based testing change COVID-19 testing worldwide?
Dr. Wieland spoke with WJBC’s Scott Miller about the new University of Illinois COVID-19 testing. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File)By Blake HaasBLOOMINGTON – Tabbed as a “game-changer̶...
Aug 24, 2020
Central Illinois congressmen announce $8 million Connect Transit grant
Congressmen Darin LaHood (left) , Rodney Davis (middle) and Connect Transit General Manager Issac Thorne (right) announced Connect Transit will receive an $8 million grant. (Photo courtesy: Blake Haas...
Aug 20, 2020
Health officials discourage holding or attending large gatherings
At least 100 individuals gathered at The Lodge apartment complex over the weekend. (Photo courtesy: barstoolillst/Instagram) By Blake Haas NORMAL – Local health officials continue to warn people...
Aug 18, 2020
