Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
UPDATE: Whalen arrested on felony charges, failure to comply with GPS device
Donald Whalen, 53, of Bloomington. (Photo courtesy: Bloomington Police/Facebook) By Neil Doyle and HOI ABCBLOOMINGTON – After being released on bail in March of last year, Donald Whalen, 53...
Apr 30, 2020
Using smartphones to gauge social distancing raises privacy concerns
In the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, some governments are using smartphone tracking to make sure people are practicing social distancing. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File)By Illinois Radio NetworkSPRINGFI...
Apr 30, 2020
Illinois has performed 10,000 COVID-19 tests a day for seven straight days
The state’s coronavirus count is 52,918 cases and 2,355 deaths. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File)By Dave DahlCHICAGO – The main point of Thursday afternoon’s coronavirus briefing: Illinois...
Apr 30, 2020
Unemployment still high in Illinois
Tens of thousands of Illinois workers filed new unemployment claims last week as the state remains locked down to fight the spread of the coronavirus. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File)By Illinois Radio Netw...
Apr 30, 2020
Midwest Food Bank Bloomington-Normal helps local farmer donate excess pork
For every 100 dollar donation, the food bank can provide 80 pounds of pork to those in need. (Photo courtesy: HOI/ABC)By Heart of Illinois ABCBLOOMINGTON – Due to pork processing plant closures ...
Apr 30, 2020
Twin-City advocates aren’t giving up the fight for more COVID-19 funding
Advocates participated in a virtual organizing meeting Wednesday night. (Photo courtesy: HOI/ABC)By Heart of Illinois ABCBLOOMINGTON – A Bloomington City Council member and other community activ...
Apr 30, 2020
McLean County adds 1 new coronavirus case
The numbers as of Thursday from McLean County health officials. (Graphic courtesy McLean County Health Department) By Neil DoyleBLOOMINGTON – Local health officials on Thursday announced on...
Apr 30, 2020
OSF will require everyone to wear masks
Also starting Monday, OSF St. Joseph will allow one essential visitor per patient to enter the building. (WJBC file photo) By Neil DoyleBLOOMINGTON – Anyone entering OSF HealthCare St. Jose...
Apr 30, 2020
Illinois retailer group says society must learn to ‘coexist’ with COVID-19 ahead of stay-at-home extension
Illinois Retail Merchants Association President/CEO Rob Karr. (IRMA photo) By Illinois Radio NetworkSPRINGFIELD – With Gov. J.B. Pritzker's stay-at-home orders set to expire later this week...
Apr 29, 2020
In COVID-19’s wake, Rivian-Ford cancel plans to make Lincoln electric vehicle at Twin-Cities plant
The manufacturing plant located at 100 N Rivian Motorway in Normal. (Photo courtesy Rivian) By HOI ABCNORMAL – The deal is off for Rivian Automotive’s car factory in Normal to produce...
Apr 29, 2020
