Category Archives: Local News
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 DoyleCHICAGO – Gov. JB Pritzker has ordere...
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 DoylePEORIA – The Diocese of Peoria ha...
Mar 15, 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
