Category Archives: Local News
Unit 5 announces non-attendance day to prepare for e-Learning
Unit 5 will have a non-attendance day for students on March 13. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Blake Haas NORMAL – To prepare for e-Learning in the event it is needed in the future, Unit 5 has a...
Mar 13, 2020
State health officials confirm 32 cases of coronavirus
The IDPH said no new Illinois counties are represented in the latest seven cases. (Photo Centers for Disease Control and Prevention) By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – If you're waiting for Gov Prit...
Mar 13, 2020
In the wake of “health crisis,” Bishop Jenky closes schools, asks some not to attend Mass
Bishop Daniel Jenky. (Facebook/Bishop Daniel Jenky) By HOI ABCPEORIA – The Catholic Diocese of Peoria is cancelling school next week, while at the same time suspending the obligation to par...
Mar 13, 2020
City shuts down BCPA, calls off arena events due to COVID-19
The city is reminding residents they can pay bills online and over the phone. (Photo courtesy Chauncey Davis/flickr) By HOI ABCBLOOMINGTON – Bloomington’s city government is calling o...
Mar 13, 2020
State Farm and COUNTRY Financial announce social distancing to prevent COVID-19
State Farm said employees who are not equipped to work from home are urged to speak to their leaders about paid administrative leave. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File)By Blake HaasBLOOMINGTON – State ...
Mar 12, 2020
IWU extends spring break due to COVID-19
IWU will evaluate and determine by March 26 whether classes will return to campus on March 30. Campus offices will remain open during this time. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File)By Blake HaasNORMAL – ...
Mar 12, 2020
NCAA cancels men’s, women’s Division I basketball tournaments amid coronavirus fears
Earlier Thursday, a long list of conferences canceled tournaments due to the coronavirus, including the Missouri Valley Conference women’s tournament in Moline. (WJBC file photo) By Neil Do...
Mar 12, 2020
Heartland Community College to extend spring break due to COVID-19
Members of the Heartland community are also strongly encouraged to follow preventive steps to avoid the Coronavirus and the spread of respiratory diseases. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/FIle)By Blake HaasNORM...
Mar 12, 2020
Young America Reality offering rent-free housing to affected ISU students
Illinois State University announced Wednesday an extended spring break until March 23. (Photo courtesy: University Housing at Illinois State University/Facebook) By Blake Haas NORMAL – A rental ...
Mar 12, 2020
McLean County Detention Facility cancels all in-house jail visits to prevent spreading of COVID-19
These changes will remain in effect until April 10. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Blake Haas BLOOMINGTON – In an effort to prevent the spreading of COVID-19, McLean County Sheriff Jon Sandage a...
Mar 12, 2020
