Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
McLean County adds 1 new coronavirus case
The numbers as of Thursday from McLean County health officials. (Graphic courtesy McLean County Health Department) By Neil Doyle BLOOMINGTON – Local health officials on Thursday announced...
Apr 30, 2020
OSF will require everyone to wear masks
Also starting Monday, OSF St. Joseph will allow one essential visitor per patient to enter the building. (WJBC file photo) By Neil Doyle BLOOMINGTON – Anyone entering OSF HealthCare St. J...
Apr 30, 2020
State Farm lights corporate headquarters blue for essential workers
State Farm’s corporate headquarters located at 1 State Farm Plaza in Bloomington. (Photo courtesy State Farm) By Neil Doyle BLOOMINGTON – State Farm is joining the effort to recogni...
Apr 30, 2020
Connect Transit won’t collect fares until June 7
Connect has taken other measures during the pandemic. People are required to wear a face mask or face covering and only 10 passengers are allowed on each bus. (WJBC file photo) By Neil Doyle NO...
Apr 30, 2020
Pandemic pushes demand for all kinds of social service help
Planned Parenthood of Illinois hosted a webinar about the demand for all kinds of social service help. (Facebook/Planned Parenthood of Illinois) By Dave Dahl SPRINGFIELD – Mister Rogers f...
Apr 30, 2020
Clock ticking on latest legal challenge to Pritzker’s stay-at-home order
State Rep. John Cabello (R-Machesney Park). (Photo courtesy www.ilga.gov) By Illinois Radio Network SPRINGFIELD – The clock is ticking on a lawsuit an Illinois state representative filed ...
Apr 30, 2020
Unit 5 reaches “monumental” milestone during pandemic
The district on Wednesday surpassed 50,000 “grab and go” breakfasts and lunches distributed since schools closed last month, a “monumental” figure, Unit 5’s Communication...
Apr 30, 2020
Gov. Pritzker wants free testing for residents and staff at all Illinois nursing homes
The state now has 50,355 coronavirus cases and 2,215 deaths. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Dave Dahl CHICAGO – Gov. JB Pritzker says he wants free testing for residents and staff at all nursing...
Apr 29, 2020
Central Illinois officials call for opening Tri-County in phases, in letter to governor
Phase three would start July 3 and would open up large venues and social gatherings such as weddings and funerals under limited social distancing guidelines. (Photo courtesy: HOI/ABC) By Heart of Illi...
Apr 29, 2020
Illinois House Republicans demanding Illinois be open for business
Some Illinois House Republicans are ready to get back into session. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Dave Dahl SPRINGFIELD – Let lawmakers be part of the process. Convene the General Assembly. And...
Apr 29, 2020
