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Secretary of State employees will have to show proof of vaccination
Earlier this week, Gov. Pritzker announced employees at state veterans homes, correctional facilities, developmental centers and psychiatric hospitals are now required to get vaccinated. (Photo courte...
Aug 06, 2021
Illinois universities sharing their back-to-school COVID plans with lawmakers
Leaders of colleges and universities around the state discussed the year past and the year to come – including incentivizing students to get vaccinated. (Photo courtesy Illinois State University...
Aug 06, 2021
Unit 5 Superintendent answers questions about Gov. Pritzker’s mask mandate
Unit 5 Superintendent Dr. Kristen Weikle spoke with WJBC’s Scott Miller. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File)By Blake HaasBLOOMINGTON – Unit 5’s Superintendent is answering questions about th...
Aug 05, 2021
MCHD reports 38 new cases of COVID-19; CDC reports county has “high community transmission”
According to the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) data, 51.29% of Illinois residents are fully vaccinated. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File)By Blake HaasBLOOMINGTON – The McLean County Heal...
Aug 05, 2021
Gov. Pritzker signs new legislation to take aim at “period poverty”
Gov. JB Pritzker. (Facebook/Gov. JB Pritzker)By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – Newly signed legislation takes aim at what they call "Period Poverty" – when women cannot afford or otherwise access ...
Aug 05, 2021
Bloomington homeless camp faces closure, but help being offered
After recent media attention they said they were approached with the opportunity. (Photo courtesy: HOI/ABC)By Heart of Illinois ABCBLOOMINGTON – An empty lot in Bloomington has been occupied for...
Aug 05, 2021
IHSA will temporarily require masks for indoor sports
There are no restrictions to scheduling or spectator limitations as a result of Wednesday’s announcement, nor are there any changes to the IHSA calendar for any sports, according to a news relea...
Aug 05, 2021
Illinois Republicans react to governor’s school mask mandate
Illinois House Minority Leader Jim Durkin (R-Western Springs). (Dave Dahl/WJBC) By Dave Dahl SPRINGFIELD – Republicans reacted to Gov. JB Pritzker's mask mandate for schools by deploying phrases...
Aug 05, 2021
Catholic Diocese of Peoria schools will follow Gov. Pritzker’s mask mandate
The Catholic Diocese of Peoria includes 42 elementary and secondary schools, 9,600 students, and 850 teachers across 26 counties. (WJBC file photo) By Neil Doyle PEORIA – The Catholic Dio...
Aug 05, 2021
Bloomington Police arrest man wanted in Virginia shooting
Travarish D. Carpenter, 29, of Portsmouth, Va. (Photo courtesy: Bloomington Police/Facebook) By Blake Haas BLOOMINGTON – A Virginia man remains behind bars in McLean County on charges out of Vir...
Aug 04, 2021
