Category Archives: Health News
MCHD recommends this for dog days of summer
Marianne Manko, the public affairs coordinator for the health department spoke with WJBC’s Blake Haas. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Blake HaasBLOOMINGTON – Central Illinois is in the dog...
Jul 13, 2022
Blue Cross Blue Shield fined by state after failing to submit required information after terminating Springfield Clinic contract
Illinois Department of Insurance found BCBS of Illinois violated the Network Adequacy and Transparency Act. (Photo courtesy: HOI/ABC) By Heart of Illinois ABC SPRINGFIELD – The parent company of...
Mar 21, 2022
IDPH Director Dr. Ezike is resigning, effective March 14
Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) Director Dr. Ngozi Ezike. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Dave Dahl SPRINGFIELD – Two pandemic years of missed family events and sleepless nights are e...
Mar 01, 2022
MCHD Administrator: “Things are looking good” as Illinois drops mask mandate
McLean County Health Department Administrator Jessica McKnight spoke with WJBC’s Scott Miller. (Photo courtesy: Neil Doyle/WJBC) By Blake HaasBLOOMINGTON – Despite the mask mandate ending ...
Feb 28, 2022
McLean County COVID-19 cases increase to 38
The McLean County Health Department announced seven new cases of COVID-19. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File)By Blake HaasBLOOMINGTON – The McLean County Health Department announced seven new people ha...
Apr 03, 2020
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
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
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
Expert says employees need sick time, especially now
People going to work sick can spread COVID-19 (Photo Centers for Disease Control and Prevention) By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – People in the U.S. have access to arguably the best healthcare ava...
Mar 10, 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
