Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
Man expected to survive after being shot early Monday morning in Bloomington
Police report the investigation is ongoing. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Blake Haas BLOOMINGTON - A man is in a twin-cities hospital after being shot early Monday morning. Arou...
Aug 29, 2022
Local high school teacher and coach thinks he can bridge political divide
Normal resident Jay "Ryan" Lawler, a Democrat, was appointed to fill the vacant District 4 county board seat, but will hold the office only about three months until after the November election. (Photo...
Aug 29, 2022
MCHD reports first case of monkeypox virus
Monkeypox symptoms usually start within three weeks of exposure to the virus. (WJBC file photo)By Neil DoyleBLOOMINGTON – The first case of the monkeypox virus has been confirmed in McLean Count...
Aug 29, 2022 McLean County Health Department. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File)
Illinois Secretary of State tests positive for COVID-19
A news release said White has mild symptoms, is in quarantine, and working from home. (Facebook/Jesse White)By 25 NewsSPRINGFIELD – Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White, who's 88, tested posi...
Aug 26, 2022
Child believed to have minor injuries after being hit by car in Normal
The driver was cited for disregarding a traffic control device, according to Normal Police. (WJBC file photo)By 25 NewsNORMAL – A 9-year-old is believed to have minor injuries after being struck...
Aug 25, 2022
McLean County Board hopeful decides to wait for November election, teacher applies for vacant board seat
Krystle Able speaks before the McLean County Board’s Executive Committee on Monday, August 8, 2022. (McLean County government/YouTube) By 25 NewsBLOOMINGTON – A Democrat from Normal, criti...
Aug 25, 2022
McLean County Museum of History set to reopen after COVID outbreak and staff shortages
The Museum will reopen on Monday, Aug. 29. (Photo courtesy: McLean County Museum/Facebook) By Blake HaasBLOOMINGTON – The McLean County Museum of History is set to reopen after a temporary closu...
Aug 24, 2022
McLean County Farm Bureau donates $15K to Heyworth FFA program
The FFA program is using the funds for shop upgrades. (Photo courtesy: Heyworth FFA/Facebook) By Blake HaasHEYWORTH – The McLean County Farm Bureau is helping a local FFA organization with a lar...
Aug 24, 2022
Carle BroMenn reimplements visitor volunteers to patients on the verge of death
The idea originally came to life in 2019, as hospital staff at a Carle BroMenn saw a need. (Facebook/Carle BroMenn Medical Center)By HOI ABCNORMAL (Heart of Illinois ABC) – A program at Carle Br...
Aug 24, 2022
Springfield officials hope everyone enjoyed the Illinois State Fair
Springfield Convention and Visitors Bureau director Scott Dahl says the rule of thumb for economic impact is $125 per person per day. (WJBC file photo)By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – The city of Sprin...
Aug 24, 2022
