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Student from Normal guilty of disorderly conduct for elevator noose
This undated photo provided by the Champaign County Sheriff’s Office in Champaign, Ill., shows Andrew Smith. Smith, a University of Illinois student, pleaded guilty Tuesday, May 12, 2020, to mis...
May 13, 2020
Wisconsin Republicans urge federal lawmakers to oppose Illinois bailout money
Members of Wisconsin's Republican legislature are asking the state's congressional delegation to oppose using federal coronavirus relief money to help bail out Illinois. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/F...
May 13, 2020
Amid growing calls for changes, Pritzker says he’ll alter reopening plan if needed
Pritzker on Monday said the data so far, with nearly two weeks into the month, looks good. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Illinois Radio Network SPRINGFIELD – Some regions of the state in Gov. J...
May 13, 2020
Central Illinois lawmaker concerned about governor’s reopening plan
The four regions for reopening under the governor’s Restore Illinois plan. (Graphic coronavirus.illinois.gov) By Neil DoyleBLOOMINGTON – U.S. Rep. Rodney Davis joins a list of people ...
May 13, 2020
IDPH: Bloomington testing site being underutilized
The testing site at the McLean County Fairgrounds opened at the end of March. (Scott Miller/WJBC) By Neil DoyleBLOOMINGTON – Bloomington’s COVID-19 drive-thru testing site will close ...
May 12, 2020
Pritzker says lawmakers should return to Springfield
Gov. JB Pritzker with his coronavirus briefing live from his house. (Dave Dahl/WJBC) By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – Gov. JB Pritzker has gotten off the dime, after previously deferring to legisl...
May 12, 2020
McLean County adds 6 more coronavirus cases
Updated numbers as of Tuesday from local health officials. (Graphic courtesy McLean County Health Department) By Neil DoyleBLOOMINGTON – McLean County health officials on Tuesday reported s...
May 12, 2020
Bloomington Police arrest two women for drugs and defaced firearm
Bloomington Police arrested Grace Taylor (left) and Abigail Wingler (right) on drug charges. (Photo courtesy: Bloomington Police)By Blake HaasBLOOMINGTON – Two 19-year old’s are facing dru...
May 12, 2020
More restaurants sue governor as industry warns Pritzker reopen plan doesn’t work
Restaurateurs across Illinois say Gov. J.B. Pritzker's five-phase plan to open the state's economy will mean eateries will close for good. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File)By Illinois Radio NetworkSPRINGFIE...
May 12, 2020
Analysis shows outside of Chicago area, most COVID-19 deaths are in nursing homes
Public finance watchdogs at Wirepoints analyzed the state's data and found that much of the state has been largely spared COVID-19 deaths. (Photo courtesy: CDC)By Illinois Radio NetworkSPRINGFIELD ...
May 12, 2020
