Category Archives: Local News
Now 17 confirmed COVID-19 cases in Livingston County
Livingston County Health Department said the new patient is a man in his 30s who is recovering at home in isolation. (WJBC file photo) By Neil Doyle PONTIAC – Health officials in Livingst...
Apr 13, 2020
McLean County Health Dept. announces two new cases of COVID-19, moving county total to 79 cases
McLean County Health Administrator Jessica McKnight (center), McLean County Communication Specialist Dion McNeal (left) and McLean County Health Department Assistant Administrator Cathy Covertson Ande...
Apr 13, 2020
Pair of Uptown Normal events canceled due to coronavirus
The Medici County BBQ event last summer in Uptown Normal. (Facebook/Uptown Normal) By Neil Doyle NORMAL – The coronavirus pandemic has forced cancellations across the Twin-Cities and now ...
Apr 13, 2020
Help with assistance programs just a call away
State Rep. Dan Brady (R-Normal). (Scott Miller/WJBC)By Katherine MurphySmall business and individuals needing help navigating all the COVID-19 related programs and assistance available can...
Apr 13, 2020
Statewide cases of coronavirus close in on 21,000
Numbers in Illinois continue to increase (Photo Pixabay) By Katherine MurphyCases of coronavirus continue to climb in Illinois.Governor Pritzker announced the increase at his daily briefing...
Apr 12, 2020
Numbers of COVID-19 cases in Illinois continue to grow
Cases of confirmed coronavirus in the state are now more than 19,000(Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Katherine MurphyAt his briefing Saturday afternoon Governor Pritzker announced the creation of a...
Apr 11, 2020
State health officials address racial disparities in the COVID-19 pandemic
Gov. JB Pritzker with the daily update on COVID-19. (WJBC file photo) By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – One of the stories the coronavirus pandemic is carrying with it – the disproportionate ...
Apr 10, 2020
MCHD Administrator: “It’s too soon to tell” if McLean County has reached COVID-19 peak
McLean County Health Department Administrator Jessica McKnight and McLean County Communications Specialist Dion McNeal said the McLean County Fairgrounds has now tested over 1,300 people. (Photo court...
Apr 10, 2020
Pontiac and Logan correctional facilities dealing with confirmed COVID-19 cases
To read more about the IDOC’s response to COVID-19 and to see their FAQ’s, click here. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File)By Heart of Illinois ABCSPRINGFIELD – According to the Illinois Depa...
Apr 10, 2020
Renner details some COVID-19 community resources
Bloomington Mayor Tari Renner. (YouTube/City of Bloomington) By Neil Doyle BLOOMINGTON – Bloomington Mayor Tari Renner provided a video update Thursday with details about some of the COVI...
Apr 10, 2020
