Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
Mother and two children killed in overnight fire
Fire investigators are trying to determine what caused the blaze. (WJBC file photo) By HOI ABC LEXINGTON – An infant, child, and their mother were killed in a fire overnight in rural Lexi...
May 02, 2020 (Photo courtesy: File)
Gov. Pritzker says “regional re-opening” of Illinois is finally on the table
Gov Pritzker Friday finally said some parts of Illinois could reopen for business before others. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Dave Dahl SPRINGFIELD – The “regional re-opening” of I...
May 01, 2020
Illinoisans are now required to wear face coverings in many public spaces
Starting Friday, Illinoisans will be required to wear a face mask where social distancing is difficult to maintain. (WJBC file photo) By Illinois Radio NetworkSPRINGFIELD – With lawsuits be...
May 01, 2020
Golf courses across Illinois reopen under modified ‘stay home’ order
City of Bloomington golf director Jason Wingate shared a video update Thursday on Facebook. (Facebook/Golf Bloomington) By Neil DoyleBLOOMINGTON – Golfers across Illinois are breaking out t...
May 01, 2020
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
