Category Archives: Local News
Illinois sees largest increase in COVID-19 numbers
Gov. JB Pritzker, in his daily coronavirus briefing Wednesday, said he's ready to stop relying on the federal government for tests. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File)By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – The fact ...
Apr 08, 2020
City blocks golf course entrances due to golfers
The entrance to Highland Park Golf Course located at 1613 South Main Street in Bloomington. (Neil Doyle/WJBC) By Neil Doyle BLOOMINGTON – Many businesses are closed due to the coronavirus...
Apr 08, 2020
Unit 5 set to receive $1.6 Million as part of COVID-19 stimulus package
Due to COVID-19, Unit 5 has moved to remote learning. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Blake Haas BLOOMINGTON – As part of the $2.2 trillion COVID-19 stimulus package, Unit 5 Superintendent Mark D...
Apr 08, 2020
OSF HealthCare making cuts to top executives’ salaries amid COVID-19 pandemic
OSF officials said top executives are having their salaries reduced by at least five percent, with some leaders taking a 10 percent reduction, according to a statement released Tuesday. (WJBC file pho...
Apr 08, 2020
Woman from Normal found dead in southern Illinois; ISP launches homicide investigation
Anyone with information about this incident is asked to call Illinois State Police Zone 7 Investigations at 618-542-2171 Ext. 1207. (Facebook/Illinois State Police) By Neil Doyle ULLIN – ...
Apr 07, 2020
First COVID-19 death reported in Ford County
The Ford County Public Health Department said the patient was a man in his 80s with underlying health conditions. (WJBC file photo) By Neil Doyle PAXTON – Health officials have reported t...
Apr 07, 2020
Rivian suffers pandemic-related setback, electric vehicles won’t be made in Normal this year
The manufacturing plant located at 100 N. Rivian Motorway in Normal. (Photo courtesy Rivian)By Heart of Illinois ABCNORMAL – The COVID-19 pandemic is delaying production of electric pickup truck...
Apr 07, 2020
Summer classes at Heartland will be online
Enrollment assistance is available through the advisement office. Summer classes begin May 18. (WJBC file photo) By Neil DoyleNORMAL – Due to the coronavirus pandemic, Heartland Community C...
Apr 07, 2020
LCHD reports 3 new cases of COVID-19
There are now 10 confirmed COVID-19 cases in Livingston County. (Facebook/Livingston County Health Department) By Neil DoylePONTIAC – Three more Livingston County residents have tested posi...
Apr 06, 2020
State health officials report 1,006 new cases and 33 more deaths
Whether the weather is nice, whether it's Passover, Good Friday, or Easter Sunday, the governor says to stay home. (WJBC file photo) By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – If it’s Gov. JB Pritzker...
Apr 06, 2020
