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Sen. Durbin says Trump administration left the nation ill-equipped
Sen. Dick Durbin. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Dave Dahl SPRINGFIELD – A year into the coronavirus crucible, U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin (D-Ill.) says we got off to a bad start. Durbin says the Trum...
Syndicated Author Mar 12, 2021

McLean County adds 26 new cases of COVID-19
MCHD has reported 141 new cases over the last week. (Graphic courtesy McLean County Health Department) By Neil DoyleBLOOMINGTON – The McLean County Health Department on Friday reported 26 n...
Syndicated Author Mar 12, 2021

Some McLean County dentists now prepared to administer COVID-19 vaccine
Dr. Kirk Noraian spoke with our news partner Heart of Illinois ABC. (Photo courtesy: Flickr)By Heart of IllinoisBLOOMINGTON – Very soon, your local dentist may be able to administer the COVID-19...
Syndicated Author Mar 12, 2021

Ameren offers some tips to get prepared for spring and summer storm season
Nikki Taylor, with Ameren Illinois, says it’s also important to remind every family member where the emergency preparedness kit is located. (Neil Doyle/WJBC) By Neil DoyleBLOOMINGTON –...
Syndicated Author Mar 11, 2021

House bill would update youth suicide policy
Keygan Miller is with the Trevor Project, a national suicide prevention organization for the LGBTQ committee. (Dave Dahl/WJBC) By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – A bill which has passed an Illinois ...
Syndicated Author Mar 11, 2021

Tazewell County woman plans Senate run against Duckworth
Allison Salinas said she’s running as a Republican. (Photo courtesy: HOI/ABC)By Heart of Illinois ABCPEKIN – A Pekin woman said she wants to be Illinois’ next U.S. Senator, replacing...
Syndicated Author Mar 11, 2021

28 new coronavirus cases reported in McLean County
There are 25 McLean County residents in the hospital due to COVID and 176 are in home isolation. (Graphic courtesy McLean County Health Department) By Neil Doyle BLOOMINGTON – McLean Coun...
Syndicated Author Mar 11, 2021

Work crews in Springfield sprucing up the Old State Capitol
Site superintendent Justin Blandford says the state's latest infrastructure program is footing the $1.4 billion bill. (WJBC file photo) By Dave Dahl SPRINGFIELD – One of Springfield's key...
Syndicated Author Mar 10, 2021

‘Bloomington Streets’ web page focuses on upcoming street, sidewalk projects
The “Bloomington Streets” web page shares updates on the resurfacing plan. (Neil Doyle/WJBC) By Neil Doyle BLOOMINGTON – The city’s public works department shared an upd...
Syndicated Author Mar 10, 2021

Congressman Davis says generations to come could be faced with paying for $1.9 trillion COVID-relief bill
U.S. Rep. Rodney Davis. (Photo courtesy: Rodney Davis) By Blake Haas BLOOMINGTON – According to one Central Illinois lawmaker, President Joe Biden’s $1.9 trillion ‘American Rescue Pl...
Syndicated Author Mar 10, 2021



