Category Archives: State News
The findings of a recent study on prosperity in the U.S. are a mixed bag for Illinois
Illinois ranked 23rd overall on the prosperity index. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File)By Illinois Radio NetworkSPRINGFIELD – A recent study on prosperity in the United States has good news and bad ne...
Mar 30, 2020
Some consider ways to slowly return Illinois’ economy during COVID crisis
With a large section of Illinois' economy shut down in an effort to stop the spread of COVID-19, some are looking at what a slow return to normal operations could look like. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File...
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
Illinois Farm Bureau working to support farming community during COVID-19 pandemic
The Illinois Farm Bureau is addressing the coronavirus outbreak on its website with a page devoted to the subject. (Photo courtesy: Illinois Farm Bureau/Facebook) By Illinois Radio Network SPRINGFIELD...
Mar 27, 2020
Illinois COVID-19 cases top 3,000 including 34 deaths
Pritzker says those who sign up could be deployed to respond to urgent needs during the crisis. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Dave Dahl SPRINGFIELD – Illinois has now topped 3,000 coronavirus c...
Mar 27, 2020
McLean County gets COVID-19 drive-thru testing site
The drive-thru testing facility is at the McLean County Fairgrounds located at 1106 Interstate Drive in Bloomington. (Scott Miller/WJBC) By Neil Doyle BLOOMINGTON – A drive-thru testing s...
Mar 27, 2020
President Trump approves Gov. Pritzker’s request for disaster declaration
Gov. JB Pritzker lashed out at those who do not observe social distancing. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File)By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – Gov. JB Pritzker brought what he considered good news to his daily...
Mar 26, 2020
Pritzker, nonprofit organizations launch Illinois COVID-19 response fund
More information about the initiative can be found here. (Photo Pixabay) By Neil DoyleSPRINGFIELD – Gov. JB Pritzker on Thursday announced the launch of the “Illinois COVID-19 Respons...
Mar 26, 2020
Lightfoot calls for Census postponement amid COVID-19 outbreak
Chicago Mayor Lightfoot said Monday in a news conference that federal officials need to consider moving the deadlines back until local organizations can properly ensure a full count. (Photo courtesy: ...
Mar 26, 2020
