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Pontiac and Logan correctional facilities dealing with confirmed COVID-19 cases
To read more about the IDOC’s response to COVID-19 and to see their FAQ’s, click here. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File)By Heart of Illinois ABCSPRINGFIELD – According to the Illinois Depa...
Apr 10, 2020
Frustrated Illinois gun owners get reprieve with card extensions
Illinois gun owners frustrated with delays in getting their required identification cards renewed are getting a long reprieve. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File)By Illinois Radio NetworkSPRINGFIELD – I...
Apr 10, 2020
Renner details some COVID-19 community resources
Bloomington Mayor Tari Renner. (YouTube/City of Bloomington) By Neil Doyle BLOOMINGTON – Bloomington Mayor Tari Renner provided a video update Thursday with details about some of the COVI...
Apr 10, 2020
Pritzker says organizers should consider canceling large summer events
Illinois health officials report the state is getting closer to "bending the curve" when it comes to new cases of the coronavirus. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) Illinois Radio Network SPRINGFIELD –...
Apr 10, 2020
COVID-19 deaths in Illinois surpass 500
Dr. Ngozi Ezike (center) and Gov. Pritzker update the state on COVID-19. (WJBC file photo) By Dave Dahl SPRINGFIELD – At Thursday's daily coronavirus briefing, Gov. JB Pritzker said he is...
Apr 09, 2020
State Farm returning $2B dividend to auto insurance customers
Every State Farm Mutual auto insurance customer will receive credits applied against bills beginning as early as June, according to the statement. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Heart of Illinois ABC ...
Apr 09, 2020
Illinois unemployment breaks 200,000
As the coronavirus-induced shutdowns continue, Illinois is seeing a record number of people file for unemployment benefits. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Illinois Radio Network SPRINGFIELD – Ne...
Apr 09, 2020
MCHD reports 6 new COVID-19 cases, county total now 69
There have been two deaths in McLean County. (WJBC file photo) By Neil Doyle BLOOMINGTON – McLean County health officials announced six new cases of COVID-19, bringing the county total to...
Apr 09, 2020
Fire damages lobby cafe in Marriott Hotel
The cause of the fire is still under investigation. (Photo Pixabay) By Neil Doyle NORMAL – A fire Thursday morning caused heavy damage to a small coffee and souvenir shop in the lobby of ...
Apr 09, 2020
ISU moves summer classes online; Orientation for freshman will be virtual
ISU President Larry Dietz announced the school’s two-day summer orientation and registration program required for all incoming first-year students will be moved to a virtual environment. (Facebo...
Apr 09, 2020
