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Pritzker addresses the state’s budget
Gov. JB Pritzker with the daily update on COVID-19. (WJBC file photo) By Dave Dahl SPRINGFIELD – The economic wages of the pandemic are coming into focus. Gov. JB Pritzker Wednesday said ...
Apr 15, 2020
Bloomington farmers market goes to online orders, curbside pickup
Orders must be placed online by noon Thursday. (Facebook/Downtown Bloomington Farmers’ Market) By Neil Doyle BLOOMINGTON – The local farmers market has moved to an online and curbsi...
Apr 15, 2020
Bloomington gym owner gives members $40,000 worth of equipment so they could workout from home
Drew Whitted, Owner of Be Strong Gym in Bloomington. (Photo courtesy: Drew Whitted) By Blake Haas BLOOMINGTON – One local gym owner is turning homes across the twin-cities into personal fitness ...
Apr 15, 2020
Public health officials survey COVID-19 cases, track recovery rates
The Illinois Department of Public Health reported 1,222 new coronavirus cases with 74 additional deaths. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File)By Illinois Radio NetworkSPRINGFIELD – Public health officials...
Apr 15, 2020
Officials urge cautious optimism as Illinois’ hospital occupancy rates appear to have leveled in COVID-19 pandemic
Gov. J.B. Pritzker said Tuesday the number of days it takes for the state's number of positive cases to double is increasing, and that's a good thing. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File)By Illinois Radio Netw...
Apr 15, 2020
Domestic argument leads to stabbing of a man near the Twin-Cities
Authorities, including those in McLean County, have noted a recent uptick in domestic violence incidents since Gov. JB Pritzker ordered Illinois residents to stay at home to control the spread of the ...
Apr 15, 2020
Coronavirus cases in Illinois now over 23,000
Gov. JB Pritzker during the daily update on COVID-19. (WJBC file photo) By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – When Gov. JB Pritzker held his big news conference Tuesday, he even bragged a little.Corona...
Apr 14, 2020
Health officials report 2 new COVID-19 cases in McLean County
The latest numbers in McLean County. (Graphic courtesy McLean County Health Department) By Neil DoyleBLOOMINGTON – There are now 81 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in McLean County.The McLean C...
Apr 14, 2020
Dietz explains how decisions are made during COVID-19 pandemic
ISU President Larry Dietz. (YouTube/Illinois State University) By Neil DoyleNORMAL – Classes online, virtual commencement ceremonies and most summer activities canceled, just some of the mo...
Apr 14, 2020
Gleason: Social distancing will have a lasting effect
Bloomington City Manager Tim Gleason. (WJBC file photo) By Neil DoyleBLOOMINGTON – What will city council meetings look like after the coronavirus pandemic?Bloomington City Manager Tim Glea...
Apr 14, 2020
