Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
Heartland to hold virtual commencement ceremonies
Details on how students, friends and family can view the virtual ceremony will be posted at www.heartland.edu in early May. (WJBC file photo) By Neil DoyleNORMAL – Heartland Community Colle...
Apr 01, 2020
Illinois Retail Merchants Association applauding Illinois Attorney General’s efforts to stop price gouging
Carr says some prices have increased because operational costs have gone up as a result of the pandemic. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File)By Illinois Radio NetworkSPRINGFIELD – The president of the Il...
Apr 01, 2020
Illinois’ lobbying reform task force misses deadline amid pandemic
For other issues, McChonchie said federal investigations are still ongoing, but he hopes lawmakers can retrain their focus on ethics and lobbying reforms when the pandemic subsides. (Photo courtesy: W...
Apr 01, 2020
BPD chief encourages community to help other local agencies
Bloomington Police Chief Dan Donath is also encouraging people to practice social distancing. (WJBC file photo) By Neil Doyle BLOOMINGTON – The leader of the Bloomington Police Department...
Apr 01, 2020
Relaxed regulations help truckers deliver medical supplies, other goods across Illinois
Truckers are delivering essential medical equipment to the front lines across Illinois. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Illinois Radio Network SPRINGFIELD – Truckers are delivering essential medi...
Apr 01, 2020
3 Livingston County residents test positive for COVID-19
There are now five confirmed COVID-19 cases in Livingston County. (Facebook/Livingston County Health Department) By Neil Doyle PONTIAC – Three more Livingston County residents have tested...
Mar 31, 2020
Pritzker extends the state’s “stay at home” order until April 30
Gov. JB Pritzker on Tuesday extended the state’s “stay at home” order until the end of April. (Twitter/Governor JB Pritzker) By Dave Dahl SPRINGFIELD – Plan on hanging a...
Mar 31, 2020
State Sen. Andy Manar: “The CDC needs to expand guidelines for testing”
A state lawmaker who represents a good-sized chunk of rural Illinois is not looking forward to the coronavirus' path in April. (Photo courtesy: Andy Manar/Facebook) By Dave Dahl SPRINGFIELD – A ...
Mar 31, 2020
UPDATED: Second McLean County resident dies from COVID-19
No additional information was immediately available about the most recent death. The McLean County Health Department will hold a media briefing Tuesday afternoon. (WJBC file photo) By Neil Doyl...
Mar 31, 2020
Coalition wants you to join the Give Blood Challenge during a time of need
Social distancing, stay-at-home orders and concerns about COVID-19 are leading to dwindling blood supplies in Illinois. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Illinois Radio Network SPRINGFIELD – First ...
Mar 31, 2020
