Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
Bloomington’s mayor-elect calls for council to formally denounce Carrillo
Mwilambwe, who’s sworn in as mayor May 1, said he’s asking for a special meeting. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File)By Heart of Illinois ABCBLOOMINGTON – Bloomington’s next mayor is t...
Apr 13, 2021
Council rejects water shutoffs for financially-strapped Bloomington residents, rebuffs call for reduced police spending
Jenn Carrillo and others on the council wanted to wait for information whether state and federal dollars were available for people unable to pay their bills. (Photo courtesy: HOI-ABC/File)By Heart of ...
Apr 13, 2021
Former Unit 5 teacher wanted for rape in Nashville, shortly after local charges dropped
Jonathon Hovey, 49, of Forsyth. (Photo courtesy: WEEK)By Heart of Illinois ABCNORMAL – A former Unit 5 teacher is wanted for sexual battery by an authority figure and rape in Nashville, just mon...
Apr 13, 2021
Eric West named Bloomington Fire Chief
Eric West will have 30 years with the city in July 2021, having served as Battalion Chief before becoming Deputy Chief of Operations in November 2015 and Interim Fire Chief in November 2020. (Photo co...
Apr 12, 2021
CDM ‘Doctors in Concert’ fundraiser will support new collaboration with local pediatricians
Doctors in Concert is a unique event that showcases local physicians' musical talents to raise funds for health-related initiatives at the museum. (WJBC file photo) By Neil DoyleNORMAL – Lo...
Apr 12, 2021
Normal Police officer placed on administrative leave following DUI charge
Normal Police officer Amanda Street. (Photo courtesy: Heart of Illinois ABC)By Heart of Illinois ABCNORMAL – An officer with the Normal Police Department is on administrative leave following an ...
Apr 12, 2021
MCHD reports 164 new cases of coronavirus
McLean County’s rolling positivity rate inched down to 5.3%. (Graphic courtesy McLean County Health Department) By Neil DoyleBLOOMINGTON – McLean County added 164 new cases of coronav...
Apr 12, 2021
Reditus Laboratories in Pekin identifies 4 COVID-19 variants
Fourteen other samples detected the Santa Clara variant and two were the South African variant. (Photo courtesy: Reditus)By Heart of Illinois ABCPEKIN – Reditus Laboratories announced over the w...
Apr 12, 2021
U of I professor commissioned to compose a piece of classical music from coronavirus
Depiction of proteins becoming music in computer form. (Dave Dahl/WJBC) By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – What does coronavirus sound like?A University of Illinois music professor was commissioned ...
Apr 07, 2021
Chicago alderwoman declares a run for Secretary of State
While no Democrat will criticize the venerable Jesse White, Ald. Pat Dowell says she can easily find ways to improve the office he has led since 1999. (Dave Dahl/WJBC) By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD ...
Apr 07, 2021
