Category Archives: Local News
Pritzker extends the state’s “stay at home” order until April 30
Gov. JB Pritzker on Tuesday extended the state’s “stay at home” order until the end of April. (Twitter/Governor JB Pritzker) By Dave Dahl SPRINGFIELD – Plan on hanging a...
Mar 31, 2020
UPDATED: Second McLean County resident dies from COVID-19
No additional information was immediately available about the most recent death. The McLean County Health Department will hold a media briefing Tuesday afternoon. (WJBC file photo) By Neil Doyl...
Mar 31, 2020
Durbin: President has made several good decisions during pandemic
Illinois U.S. Senator Dick Durbin spoke to WJBC’s Scott Miller Tuesday morning. (Dave Dahl/WJBC) By Neil Doyle BLOOMINGTON – Illinois’ senior U.S. Senator says so far he suppo...
Mar 31, 2020
Bloomington Police investigating weekend stabbing on city’s east side
Anyone with information is encouraged to contact Bloomington Police. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File)By Blake HaasBLOOMINGTON – Bloomington police are asking for the public’s help in solving a ...
Mar 30, 2020
Now 17 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in McLean County
The McLean County Health Department will hold a media briefing at 2:30 p.m. (WJBC file photo) By Neil DoyleBLOOMINGTON – There are now 17 confirmed cases of coronavirus in McLean County.The...
Mar 30, 2020
Normal Police conduct successful search for protective face masks
The department received 200 masks. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File)By Heart of Illinois ABCNORMAL – The community has come through for Normal Police officers seeking protection from COVID-19 when the...
Mar 30, 2020 Photo courtesy: Normal Police
Small modification for testing at drive-thru COVID-19 site in McLean County
Members of the Illinois National Guard will assist at the drive-thru testing facility. (Scott Miller/WJBC) By Neil DoyleBLOOMINGTON – There has been a slight change to the criteria for test...
Mar 30, 2020
MCHD announces two new coronavirus cases, IDPH reports cases statewide now over 4,000
Gov. Pritzker with the daily update on COVID-19 in Illinois. (WJBC file photo) By Neil Doyle BLOOMINGTON – The McLean County Health Department on Sunday announced two new cases of COVID-1...
Mar 29, 2020
IDPH reports first death of an infant with COVID-19, now 11 cases in McLean County
IDPH Dr. Ngozi Ezike (center) and Gov. JB Pritzker gave the daily update on COVID-19. (WJBC file photo) By Neil Doyle BLOOMINGTON – State health officials on Saturday announced the first ...
Mar 28, 2020
DeWitt County student, who resides in Missouri tests positive for COVID-19
Health officials continue to urge residents to take precautions. (Photo courtesy: CDC) By Blake Haas DEWITT COUNTY – The DeWitt County Health Department announced an out-of-state student and res...
Mar 28, 2020
