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State lawmakers hear from nursing home officials at this stage of the pandemic
A union official added, everybody needs to remember that most people want to stay out of nursing homes, in favor of their own homes, for as long as possible. (WJBC file photo)By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD &...
Nov 24, 2021
Annual parking sting at shopping malls statewide
Those that are busted face hefty fines ranging from up to $350 for parking in a disability spot without a placard to as much as $2,500 and losing your license for a year if caught using a deceased per...
Nov 24, 2021
Illinois Tollway expects 9 million vehicles throughout the holiday weekend
Over the Thanksgiving holiday weekend the heaviest travel is expected on Wednesday when nearly 1.8 million vehicles are projected to use the 294-mile tollway system. (Facebook/Illinois Tollway)By WJBC...
Nov 24, 2021
For another year no holiday lights on the Capitol dome in Springfield
The reason is the observation deck is no longer strong enough – and the strings become heavy with ice. (Dave Dahl/WJBC)By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – It's safety – not money or the pandem...
Nov 23, 2021
Bloomington Police Chief on local Christmas Parade
Bloomington Police Chief Jamal Simington. (Photo courtesy City of Bloomington)By Neil DoyleBLOOMINGTON – Some communities are making changes to their Christmas Parade routes and adding safety me...
Nov 23, 2021
One dead after crash on I-55 in McLean County
Illinois State Police said preliminary reports indicate the tow truck was recovering a disabled semi-trailer along the shoulder when the tow truck was struck by the passenger vehicle. (Facebook/Illino...
Nov 23, 2021
District 87 names new superintendent
David Mouser. (Photo courtesy District 87)By HOI ABCBLOOMINGTON – David Mouser will be the next superintendent at Bloomington Public Schools, pending approval of the District 87 Board of Educati...
Nov 23, 2021
MCHD issues guidance for Thanksgiving; report 153 new cases of COVID-19
The McLean County Health Department reported the new cases on Monday. (Photo courtesy: McLean County Health Department) By Blake HaasBLOOMINGTON – The McLean County Health Department is issuing ...
Nov 22, 2021 (Photo courtesy: McLean County Health Department/File)
Report details lack of travel this Thanksgiving holiday
The recent report was released by GasBuddy. (Photo courtesy: Illinois Department of Transportation/Facebook) By Blake HaasBLOOMINGTON – As prices at the pump continue to decrease, a recent repor...
Nov 22, 2021
Delta suspending service to Detroit from Central Illinois Regional Airport
Central Illinois Regional Airport Deputy Director Fran Strebing says the service is being suspended for the first quarter of next year and Delta hopes to bring it back by April. (Facebook/Central Illi...
Nov 22, 2021
