Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
IDPH reports first death of an infant with COVID-19, now 11 cases in McLean County
IDPH Dr. Ngozi Ezike (center) and Gov. JB Pritzker gave the daily update on COVID-19. (WJBC file photo) By Neil Doyle BLOOMINGTON – State health officials on Saturday announced the first ...
Mar 28, 2020
McLean County coronavirus cases now up to 10
State health officials on Friday announced a new drive-thru testing site for COVID-19 in McLean County. (Photo courtesy CDC) By Neil Doyle BLOOMINGTON – The McLean County Health Departmen...
Mar 27, 2020
Illinois Farm Bureau working to support farming community during COVID-19 pandemic
The Illinois Farm Bureau is addressing the coronavirus outbreak on its website with a page devoted to the subject. (Photo courtesy: Illinois Farm Bureau/Facebook) By Illinois Radio Network SPRINGFIELD...
Mar 27, 2020
Illinois COVID-19 cases top 3,000 including 34 deaths
Pritzker says those who sign up could be deployed to respond to urgent needs during the crisis. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Dave Dahl SPRINGFIELD – Illinois has now topped 3,000 coronavirus c...
Mar 27, 2020
ISU addresses ‘disruptive and hateful’ comments during online classes
The school says people should contact the Dean of Students Office at DeanofStudents@ilstu.edu or 309-438-2008 to report such incidents. (Facebook/Illinois State University) By Neil Doyle NORMAL...
Mar 27, 2020
McLean County gets COVID-19 drive-thru testing site
The drive-thru testing facility is at the McLean County Fairgrounds located at 1106 Interstate Drive in Bloomington. (Scott Miller/WJBC) By Neil Doyle BLOOMINGTON – A drive-thru testing s...
Mar 27, 2020
County board extends McLean County’s emergency declaration
The emergency declaration expires after the next county board meeting, scheduled for April 21 at 5:30 p.m. (WJBC file photo) By HOI ABC BLOOMINGTON – The McLean County Board is extending ...
Mar 27, 2020
MCHD confirms new case of coronavirus
The nine confirmed cases in McLean County includes one death. (WJBC file photo) By Neil DoyleBLOOMINGTON – The McLean County Health Department has confirmed a new case of coronavirus, bring...
Mar 27, 2020
President Trump approves Gov. Pritzker’s request for disaster declaration
Gov. JB Pritzker lashed out at those who do not observe social distancing. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File)By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – Gov. JB Pritzker brought what he considered good news to his daily...
Mar 26, 2020
Pritzker, nonprofit organizations launch Illinois COVID-19 response fund
More information about the initiative can be found here. (Photo Pixabay) By Neil DoyleSPRINGFIELD – Gov. JB Pritzker on Thursday announced the launch of the “Illinois COVID-19 Respons...
Mar 26, 2020
