Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
Summer classes at Heartland will be online
Enrollment assistance is available through the advisement office. Summer classes begin May 18. (WJBC file photo) By Neil DoyleNORMAL – Due to the coronavirus pandemic, Heartland Community C...
Apr 07, 2020
LCHD reports 3 new cases of COVID-19
There are now 10 confirmed COVID-19 cases in Livingston County. (Facebook/Livingston County Health Department) By Neil DoylePONTIAC – Three more Livingston County residents have tested posi...
Apr 06, 2020
State health officials report 1,006 new cases and 33 more deaths
Whether the weather is nice, whether it's Passover, Good Friday, or Easter Sunday, the governor says to stay home. (WJBC file photo) By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – If it’s Gov. JB Pritzker...
Apr 06, 2020
Illinois health officials believe they have a time frame for when cases of the coronavirus could peak
The governor suggests wearing some type of mask when you leave the house. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Illinois Radio Network SPRINGFIELD – Illinois health officials believe they have a possib...
Apr 06, 2020
Illinois police face challenges enforcing stay-at-home order
Across the country, first responders are some of the hardest hit when it comes to coming down with the novel coronavirus. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Illinois Radio Network SPRINGFIELD – Gov....
Apr 06, 2020
Man in critical condition after motorcycle crash on Veterans Parkway
The crash remains under investigation. Anyone with information should contact BPD dispatch at 309-820-8888. (WJBC file photo) By Neil Doyle BLOOMINGTON – A man is hospitalized in critical...
Apr 06, 2020
AAA: Gasoline demand plummets, Illinois gas $1.96
Monday’s national gas price average is $1.92, according to the AAA Weekly Fuel Gauge.(WJBC file photo) By Neil Doyle BLOOMINGTON – Gas in Bloomington-Normal is $1.73 a gallon, down ...
Apr 06, 2020
The American Lung Association is suggesting now might be the perfect time to quit smoking
The American Lung Association is suggesting now might be the perfect time to quit smoking. (Photo courtesy: American Lung Association/Facebook) By Illinois Radio Network SPRINGFIELD – The Americ...
Apr 06, 2020
Downstate lawmaker says Illinois’ governor can do a better job communicating with legislators during COVID pandemic
Gov. J.B. Pritzker says he and his office talk with downstate legislators regularly to provide updates on the state's COVID-19 response, but some feel it's not enough. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By I...
Apr 06, 2020
Illinois ranks near the top in a new study of state economies most vulnerable to the COVID-19 pandemic
Illinois ranked dead last in terms of rainy day funds as a share of state expenditures and the share of workers with access to paid sick leave. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Illinois Radio Network SP...
Apr 06, 2020 (Photo courtesy: Flickr)
