Category Archives: Local News
Dr. Wieland: If you notice COVID-19 symptoms “stay away from everybody”
OSF St. Joseph Medical Center general surgeon Dr. Wieland spoke with WJBC’s Scott Miller about steps that individuals can take to prevent them from getting COVID-19. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) ...
Mar 10, 2020
Special Olympics Illinois cancels basketball championships in Bloomington-Normal due to coronavirus
Special Olympics Illinois says there are currently no confirmed cases of coronavirus (COVID-19) with any athlete. (Facebook/Special Olympics Illinois) By Neil Doyle BLOOMINGTON – Special ...
Mar 10, 2020
I-74 road work in Woodford County starts Wednesday
IDOT says two-way traffic in the westbound lanes of I-74 will begin in approximately two weeks. (WJBC File Photo) By Neil Doyle GOODFIELD – Road work will begin this week on a portion of ...
Mar 10, 2020
ISU monitoring developments surrounding COVID-19, threat to campus considered low
While the overall threat to Illinois State University from the coronavirus is considered low, the university is taking steps to ensure the safety of the campus community, according to ISU President La...
Mar 10, 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
State health officials report four new cases of coronavirus
Gov. JB Pritzker (right) during a press conference Monday announced a disaster proclamation has been issued in response to the coronavirus in Illinois. (Photo Illinois.gov) By Neil DoyleCHICAGO &...
Mar 09, 2020
Affidavit reveals male driver charged in fatal crash had meth, cannabis in his system
Kaitlyn Guard, 20, of Pekin was driving her Nisaan Rogue north, and tried to swerve to avoid St. Clair, but the two hit head-on. (Photo courtesy: HOI/ABC)By Heart of Illinois ABCTAZEWELL COUNTY –...
Mar 09, 2020
Bloomington couple details experience while on cruise ship with numerous cases of coronavirus
The ship is expected to dock in Oakland on Monday. (Photo courtesy: HOI/ABC)By Heart of Illinois and Blake HaasCALIFORNIA – As the world continues to monitor the spread of the coronavirus , a Bl...
Mar 09, 2020
AAA: Gas pump savings seen across the country
On the week, gas prices are cheaper across the entire region by as much as 12 cents, according to the AAA Weekly Fuel Gauge. (WJBC file photo) By Neil DoyleBLOOMINGTON – The national gas pr...
Mar 09, 2020
iPads, extra judges expected to reduce Election Day wait time in McLean County
McLean County Clerk Kathy Micheal trained 500 election judges on how to use new iPads for registering and checking voters in. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File)By Heart of Illinois ABCBLOOMINGTON – Ele...
Mar 09, 2020
