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Pritzker says more needed from federal government to address Illinois’ unemployment funds, state finances
Gov. J.B. Pritzker couldn't say what steps his administration is taking to shore up the state's spending with the expected cash crunch from the COVID-19 pandemic, but he's looking for a federal bailou...
Apr 07, 2020
Summer classes at Heartland will be online
Enrollment assistance is available through the advisement office. Summer classes begin May 18. (WJBC file photo) By Neil DoyleNORMAL – Due to the coronavirus pandemic, Heartland Community C...
Apr 07, 2020
LCHD reports 3 new cases of COVID-19
There are now 10 confirmed COVID-19 cases in Livingston County. (Facebook/Livingston County Health Department) By Neil DoylePONTIAC – Three more Livingston County residents have tested posi...
Apr 06, 2020
State health officials report 1,006 new cases and 33 more deaths
Whether the weather is nice, whether it's Passover, Good Friday, or Easter Sunday, the governor says to stay home. (WJBC file photo) By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – If it’s Gov. JB Pritzker...
Apr 06, 2020
Illinois health officials believe they have a time frame for when cases of the coronavirus could peak
The governor suggests wearing some type of mask when you leave the house. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File)By Illinois Radio NetworkSPRINGFIELD – Illinois health officials believe they have a possible...
Apr 06, 2020
Limiting customers in an effort to slow COVID-19
Schnucks limits the number of customers (Facebook/Schnucks Normal) By Katherine MurphyIn a continuing effort to encourage social distancing Schnucks stores have started limiting the n...
Apr 05, 2020
Over 8,000 COVID-19 cases in Illinois, including 210 deaths
Gov. JB Pritzker gave the daily update on COVID-19 Friday at McCormick Place in Chicago. (WJBC file photo) By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – Gov. JB Pritzker's daily coronavirus briefing was meant ...
Apr 03, 2020
Bloomington man arrested for gun possession and drug offenses
Brian Burnett, 29, of Bloomington. (Photo Bloomington Police Department) By Neil DoyleBLOOMINGTON – A Bloomington man faces several charges for drugs and possession of a gun.Brian Burnett, ...
Apr 03, 2020
The Secretary of State’s office urging Illinoisans to go online
Since the beginning of the stay-at-home order from Governor J.B. Pritzker because of COVID-19, more Illinoisans are taking care of driver services online. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File)By Illinois Radio ...
Apr 03, 2020
Illinois Supreme Court sends White County FOID case back to circuit court
Federal Firearms Licensees of Illinois Executive Director Todd Vandermyde also said the state's high court punted. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File)By Illinois Radio NetworkSPRINGFIELD – It's back to ...
Apr 03, 2020
