Category Archives: Politics
Bloomington council urged to boost aid to hardest hit in pandemic’s fallout
Bloomington City Council at its virtual meeting earlier this week. (Photo courtesy HOI ABC) By HOI ABCBLOOMINGTON – A Bloomington City Council member is calling on the council to support us...
Apr 17, 2020
DCFS suspends some foster care visits, parents turn to technology to stay connected
Parents of children in foster have turned to technology to stay in touch with their children after DCFS suspended some in-person visits to reduce the spread of COVID-19. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File)By ...
Apr 16, 2020
Public health officials survey COVID-19 cases, track recovery rates
The Illinois Department of Public Health reported 1,222 new coronavirus cases with 74 additional deaths. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File)By Illinois Radio NetworkSPRINGFIELD – Public health officials...
Apr 15, 2020
Help with assistance programs just a call away
State Rep. Dan Brady (R-Normal). (Scott Miller/WJBC)By Katherine MurphySmall business and individuals needing help navigating all the COVID-19 related programs and assistance available can...
Apr 13, 2020
Statewide cases of coronavirus close in on 21,000
Numbers in Illinois continue to increase (Photo Pixabay) By Katherine MurphyCases of coronavirus continue to climb in Illinois.Governor Pritzker announced the increase at his daily briefing...
Apr 12, 2020
Numbers of COVID-19 cases in Illinois continue to grow
Cases of confirmed coronavirus in the state are now more than 19,000(Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Katherine MurphyAt his briefing Saturday afternoon Governor Pritzker announced the creation of a...
Apr 11, 2020
Frustrated Illinois gun owners get reprieve with card extensions
Illinois gun owners frustrated with delays in getting their required identification cards renewed are getting a long reprieve. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File)By Illinois Radio NetworkSPRINGFIELD – I...
Apr 10, 2020
Renner details some COVID-19 community resources
Bloomington Mayor Tari Renner. (YouTube/City of Bloomington) By Neil DoyleBLOOMINGTON – Bloomington Mayor Tari Renner provided a video update Thursday with details about some of the COVID-1...
Apr 10, 2020
McLean County Libertarian Party asks police not to use enforcement, allow vape shops to sell products during stay-at-home order
The Libertarian party is also asking that vape shops in the county be able to operate with pickup and delivery, similar to restaurants and bars. (WJBC file photo) By HOI ABCBLOOMINGTON – Bl...
Apr 09, 2020
Sheriff blasts advocates seeking McLean County Jail inmates’ release during pandemic
The McLean County Board’s Justice Committee met virtually Tuesday night. (Photo courtesy HOI ABC) By HOI ABCBLOOMINGTON – McLean County Sheriff Jon Sandage said Tuesday “social ...
Apr 09, 2020
