Category Archives: Local News
AAA: Illinois gas prices drop 19 cents on the week
On the week, gas price averages in 35 states decreased by double-digits, pushing the national average to $2.25, the cheapest price point of the year. (Photo Pixabay) By Neil DoyleBLOOMINGTON R...
Mar 16, 2020
McLean County Board meeting postponed until end of month
The meeting originally scheduled for Tuesday night has been postponed until March 31. (WJBC file photo) By Neil DoyleBLOOMINGTON – The McLean County Board will postpone its meeting Tuesday ...
Mar 16, 2020
Restrictions announced for Eleventh Judicial Circuit Court cases
If you have any questions you are urged to check the Illinois Supreme Court website for additional procedures as to the Eleventh Circuit after March 16. (Photo Pixabay) By HOI ABCBLOOMINGTON R...
Mar 16, 2020
Illinois bars and restaurants to close Monday night
John Brown of Goodfield stocked up on alcohol for a few friends after he heard Illinois bars and restaurants will be closed until at least March 30. (Scott Miller/WJBC) By Neil DoyleBLOOMINGTON &...
Mar 16, 2020
Pritzker orders Illinois bars and restaurants to close until March 30, IDPH announces 29 new coronavirus cases
Gov. JB Pritzker on Sunday ordered all restaurants and bars to close until March 30 due to the coronavirus. (Twitter/Governor JB Pritzker) By Neil Doyle CHICAGO – Gov. JB Pritzker has ord...
Mar 15, 2020
Peoria Diocese suspends all public Masses
Bishop Daniel Jenky wrote a letter Friday confirming that all public Masses are suspended until further notice. (Facebook/Bishop Daniel Jenky) By Neil Doyle PEORIA – The Diocese of Peoria...
Mar 15, 2020
Illinois up to 64 coronavirus cases, first reported downstate
Gov. JB Pritzker and state health officials will give a daily briefing on COVID-19. (Photo Centers for Disease Control and Prevention) By Dave Dahl SPRINGFIELD – Hours after the governor ...
Mar 15, 2020
Pritzker: Illinois K-12 schools to close through March 30 due to coronavirus pandemic
Gov. J.B. Pritzker stood with Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot at the James R.Thompson Center, announcing he was exercising his power under the disaster proclamation and the Illinois Department of Public ...
Mar 13, 2020
McLean County Law and Justice Center announce new restrictions to prevent COVID-19
The McLean County Law and Justice Center has announced new restrictions due to COVID-19. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Blake Haas BLOOMINGTON – To protect individuals from spreading COVID-19, C...
Mar 13, 2020
Kroger limiting number of sanitary items per order during coronavirus concerns
The policy went into affect March 2. (Photo courtesy: Kroger/Facebook) By Heart of Illinois ABC NORMAL – Out of concerns surrounding the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, Kroger has institu...
Mar 13, 2020
