Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
MCHD reports 2 COVID-related deaths; 78 new cases of coronavirus
The health department has reported 432 new cases over the last week. (Graphic courtesy McLean County Health Department) By Neil DoyleBLOOMINGTON – The McLean County Health Department on Fri...
Apr 02, 2021
Local health officials urge caution for the holiday weekend
MCHD Administrator Jessica McKnight says many people are still not vaccinated, so if you decide to gather the best way to do so is outdoors, maintain social distancing, and wear a mask. (WJBC file pho...
Apr 02, 2021
Outdoor dining begins in Uptown Normal
More than 18 Uptown Normal dining establishments can take advantage of outdoor seating options beginning April 1. (Town of Normal/Facebook) By Neil DoyleNORMAL – With the weather getting wa...
Apr 01, 2021
BPD: 2 in custody for October 2020 homicide; 1 suspect at large
A third suspect, 22-year-old James Moon of Bloomington, is still at large. Authorities say Moon is wanted for several charges including murder, mob action and aggravated battery. (WJBC file photo)&nbs...
Apr 01, 2021
77 new cases of COVID-19 in McLean County
McLean County’s rolling positivity rate inched down to 5.3%. (Graphic courtesy McLean County Health Department) By Neil DoyleBLOOMINGTON – The McLean County Health Department reported...
Apr 01, 2021
Outdoor dining applications open for Bloomington bars, restaurants
Barriers or other traffic control devices may be provided by the city at a particular location at the city’s decresion. (Photo courtesy: Heart of Illinois ABC/File)By Heart of Illinois ABCBLOOMI...
Mar 30, 2021
Museum to highlight McLean County women who shaped our history
The online program will start at at 7 p.m. More information is available here. (WJBC file photo) By Neil DoyleBLOOMINGTON – To honor the historic women of McLean County, the museum of histo...
Mar 29, 2021
MCHD reports 142 new cases of coronavirus
There have been 207 COVID-related deaths in the county. (Graphic courtesy McLean County Health Department) By Neil DoyleBLOOMINGTON – McLean County added 142 new cases of coronavirus since ...
Mar 29, 2021
Investigator: Council member’s complaints are political, not discrimination
Normal Town Council member Stan Nord. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File)By Heart of Illinois ABCNORMAL – An independent investigator looking into discrimination complaints against top government leader...
Mar 29, 2021
Car dealers sue Rivian over plans for direct selling of electric vehicles
The company plans to sell vehicles online and in showrooms. (Photo courtesy: Rivian/File)By Heart of Illinois ABCNORMAL – Some of this area’s largest car dealers are suing electric vehicle...
Mar 29, 2021
