Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
DeWitt County TRIAD with tips to avoid stimulus check scams
DeWitt County TRIAD President Connie Unruh said the best place for accurate information is IRS.gov. (WJBC file photo) By Neil Doyle CLINTON – Coronavirus stimulus checks from the federal ...
Apr 09, 2020
IWU commencement ceremony planned for August
The Illinois Wesleyan Class of 2019. (Photo courtesy Illinois Wesleyan University) By Neil DoyleBLOOMINGTON – While many universities have decided to hold a virtual commencement due to COVI...
Apr 09, 2020
McLean County Libertarian Party asks police not to use enforcement, allow vape shops to sell products during stay-at-home order
The Libertarian party is also asking that vape shops in the county be able to operate with pickup and delivery, similar to restaurants and bars. (WJBC file photo) By HOI ABCBLOOMINGTON – Bl...
Apr 09, 2020
Sheriff blasts advocates seeking McLean County Jail inmates’ release during pandemic
The McLean County Board’s Justice Committee met virtually Tuesday night. (Photo courtesy HOI ABC) By HOI ABCBLOOMINGTON – McLean County Sheriff Jon Sandage said Tuesday “social ...
Apr 09, 2020
Livingston County health officials report one additional COVID-19 case
The Livingston County Health Department said the new patient is a woman in her 50s recovering at home in isolation. (WJBC file photo) By Neil DoylePONTIAC – Livingston County health officia...
Apr 08, 2020
​Illinois sees largest increase in COVID-19 numbers
Gov. JB Pritzker, in his daily coronavirus briefing Wednesday, said he's ready to stop relying on the federal government for tests. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File)By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – The fact ...
Apr 08, 2020
State lawmaker is speaking out in the wake of Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s executive order allowing prisoner furloughs
State Rep. John Cabello. (Photo courtesy: John Cabello/Facebook)By Illinois Radio NetworkSPRINGFIELD – A state lawmaker is looking for answers following Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s executiv...
Apr 08, 2020
CEO of Mid-West Truckers Association: ‘Trucking business is strong’
Don Schaefer, CEO of the Mid-West Truckers Association, says business is good. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File)By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – If you pay attention to the billboards or to the signs on the ...
Apr 08, 2020
City blocks golf course entrances due to golfers
The entrance to Highland Park Golf Course located at 1613 South Main Street in Bloomington. (Neil Doyle/WJBC) By Neil Doyle BLOOMINGTON – Many businesses are closed due to the coronavirus...
Apr 08, 2020
The ACLU is asking Illinois police departments to educate gatherings without making arrests
Fermon says his department is handling 40 to 50 percent fewer calls since the crisis began, and many of those can be handled over the phone. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Illinois Radio Network SPRIN...
Apr 08, 2020
