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First case of coronavirus reported in McLean County
McLean County Health Department Administrator Jessica McKnight (center) on Thursday confirmed the first case of coronavirus in the county. (Blake Haas/WJBC) By Neil Doyle and Blake HaasBLOOMINGTO...
Mar 19, 2020
Health officials report three additional conronavirus deaths in Illinois, first case in McLean County
The MCHD will be conducting investigations on any suspected COVID-19 illness and notify the public if there are any additional confirmed cases in McLean County. (WJBC file photo) By Neil Doyle ...
Mar 19, 2020
ISU Professor: Changing student television class to online will be a “huge challenge”
Students at Illinois State Universities’ TV-10 is meeting through Zoom. (Photo courtesy: TV-10/Facebook) By Blake Haas NORMAL – From on-air to online, one Illinois State University profess...
Mar 19, 2020
Illinois American Water, A-1 Haney Plumbing with tips for flushable wipes
Flushing baby wipes – even those that are labeled flushable or biodegradable – and paper towels down the toilet can lead to sewer backups and in-home plumbing issues, according to Illinois...
Mar 19, 2020
Mid-West Truckers Association applauding governor’s decision to waive overweight trucking permits
Schaefer says the need to move supplies during this crisis has grown significantly in the last ten days. (Photo courtesy: Flickr) By Illinois Radio Network SPRINGFIELD – An Illinois trucking lea...
Mar 19, 2020
Illinois’ COVID-19 shutdowns could hit taxpayers as local governments brace for impact
In Springfield, Alderman Ralph Hanauer said city budget officials are looking at freezing spending levels. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Illinois Radio Network SPRINGFIELD – Local governments a...
Mar 19, 2020
Illinois municipal leaders seek emergency powers for curfew, gas and gun sales bans amid pandemic
Local governments across Illinois are looking to give themselves emergency powers to ban the sale of things such as guns, gasoline and liquor as concerns over the spread of COVID-19 continue. (Photo c...
Mar 19, 2020
New website addresses local concerns during coronavirus pandemic
The new website has COVID-19 resources for employers, employees, families, and all community members in McLean County. (Twitter/McLean Co Chamber) By Neil Doyle BLOOMINGTON – Some local g...
Mar 18, 2020
Heartland going online for remainder of spring term
Heartland is currently exploring options related to commencement, pinning ceremonies, and other end of year activities. (WJBC file photo) By Neil Doyle NORMAL – Heartland Community Colleg...
Mar 18, 2020
Hy-Vee announces new hour for customers considered “high risk”
Hy-Vee made the announcement Wednesday afternoon. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Blake Haas BLOOMINGTON – In response to COVID-19 and higher demand, Hy-vee announced its opening up an hour earli...
Mar 18, 2020
