By IIS Radio CHICAGO – Gov. JB Pritzker says he’s asking the Illinois Attorney General to investigate shady COVID-19 testing sites. There have been reports of pop-up testing locations, that in some cases aren’t even giving people their results says the governor. “Some of them may be fly-by-night pop-up testing where all they are doing…… MORE
By HOI ABC NORMAL – Elected leaders in Normal will soon decide whether the local government should take a more active role in helping area residents stay fit, perhaps spending some taxpayer money for construction of a $180,000 outdoor fitness court. The National Fitness Campaign (NFC) wants to partner with communities like Normal to bring outdoor fitness…… MORE
The McLean County Health Department (MCHD) reports two additional COVID-19 related deaths since last Thursday, along with 1,434 new cases of COVID-19.… MORE
Central Illinois Regional Airport (CIRA) is bringing back flights to Detroit Metropolitan Airport starting in February.… MORE
For as much as the governor talks about Illinois being a leader in the pandemic fight, the numbers are still worrisome. … MORE
It’s the same advice from Illinois Department of Public Health director Dr. Ngozi Ezike: get your shots, get your booster, wear a mask, wash your hands, social distance, stay home if you are sick.… MORE
A 14-year old juvenile remains behind bars on charges; he allegedly played a role in a shooting that injured another juvenile on Bloomington’s near east side.… MORE
By Neil Doyle BLOOMINGTON – Illinois gas prices have fallen 2 cents per gallon in the past week, averaging $3.32 a gallon. According to GasBuddy’s daily survey of over 4,387 stations in Illinois, prices in the state are 19 cents lower than a month ago. The cheapest station in Illinois is priced at $2.79 while…… MORE
By Jake Fogal BLOOMINGTON- About 10 months ago, Denny’s Doughnuts and Bakery approached WJBC’s Scott Miller with a proposal to create his own donut. Miller was on immediately intrigued, suggesting that the funds should go to charity. The two collaborated and agreed that 50% of the funds would be donated to the Bloomington-Normal Boys and…… MORE
Christmas Eve marked the final day of ringing bells and Red Kettles, The Salvation Army Bloomington has fallen short of their goal – receiving $162,318.47 in those red kettles.… MORE
By Mike Matejka Because of COVID, there is no Labor Day Parade this year. It’s always a great event for our everyday workers to march proudly down the street and enjoys the festive crowd. If there had been a parade, this year’s Labor Day theme was to be “150 years of struggle: your right to vote.” …
By Mike Matejka As President Donald Trump threatens to send federal marshals into Chicago, over the objections of Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker, recall another Illinois Governor who protested the incursion of armed federal personnel into the city. Those federal troops, rather than calming, escalated the situation, leading to deaths and violence. Illinois poet Vachel Lindsay…
By Mike Matejka Our nation is at a unique watershed in human relations. African-Americans have been killed too many times in the past before George Floyd, but the response to this man’s death is international and all-encompassing. I was a grade-schooler during the Civil Rights 1960s. I watched Birmingham demonstrators hosed and the Selma – Montgomery…
Looking around our community, when we say employer, most will respond to State Farm, Country, or Illinois State University. We too often forget those who are building our roads, serving our food, or our public employees. COVID-19 has made us more aware of the risk. Going to work every day for some people means…