Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
Report: Despite diverse economy, Illinois more vulnerable to coronavirus downturn
Fitch rates Illinois' creditworthiness as just above junk bond status. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Illinois Radio Network SPRINGFIELD – As many states facing imminent cash flow issues dip int...
Mar 17, 2020
Bar, restaurant owners quiz lawmaker, Twin-Cities two mayors
Mayor Renner said he will not issue any fines for the time being until he receives more information. (Photo courtesy: HOI/ABC) By Heart of Illinois ABC BLOOMINGTON – In response to Governor JB P...
Mar 17, 2020
Illinois National Guard to help with medical intake while local governments seek compliance on closure orders
The Illinois National Guard has been activated to help in the state's response to COVID-19. (Photo courtesy: Illinois National Guard/Twitter) By Illinois Radio Network SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois...
Mar 17, 2020
Normal shopping habits encouraged as Illinois grocers work to restock shelves
Stores like Walmart in Bloomington are having trouble keeping up with high demand. (Photo courtesy: Katherine Murphy/WJBC) By Illinois Radio Network SPRINGFIELD – With Illinois restaurants set t...
Mar 17, 2020
IDPH reports 12 new coronavirus cases, state total now 105
Gov. JB Pritzker (left) and Dr. Ngozi Ezike gave the daily briefing on coronavirus in Illinois. (WJBC file photo) By Dave Dahl SPRINGFIELD – You’ve heard it before – don’...
Mar 16, 2020
AAA: Illinois gas prices drop 19 cents on the week
On the week, gas price averages in 35 states decreased by double-digits, pushing the national average to $2.25, the cheapest price point of the year. (Photo Pixabay) By Neil DoyleBLOOMINGTON R...
Mar 16, 2020
Lawmakers bracing for running the General Assembly by conference call
Lawmaking is a face-to-face business. But in these times people are getting by another way. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File)By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – Depending on how long the coronavirus crisis last...
Mar 16, 2020
Pritzker endorses Biden on eve of Illinois primary
In a release announcing the endorsement Gov. Pritzker noted the U.S. is facing "some of the biggest challenges of our time." (Twitter/Governor JB Pritzker) By APCHICAGO – Gov. J.B. Pritzker...
Mar 16, 2020
McLean County Board meeting postponed until end of month
The meeting originally scheduled for Tuesday night has been postponed until March 31. (WJBC file photo) By Neil DoyleBLOOMINGTON – The McLean County Board will postpone its meeting Tuesday ...
Mar 16, 2020
Restrictions announced for Eleventh Judicial Circuit Court cases
If you have any questions you are urged to check the Illinois Supreme Court website for additional procedures as to the Eleventh Circuit after March 16. (Photo Pixabay) By HOI ABCBLOOMINGTON R...
Mar 16, 2020 (Photo courtesy: Pixabay)
