Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
Catholic Diocese of Peoria says church is held to account for leaders looking the other way in sex abuse case
The investigation determined Pope Francis merely continued his predecessors’ handling of the case until a former alter boy alleged abuse. (WJBC file photo) By HOI ABC and APPEORIA – T...
Nov 11, 2020
12 infected and 37 firefighters quarantined after exposure to COVID-19
Allen Reyne, the Springfield fire chief. (Photo courtesy: Dave Dahl/WJBC)By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – Coronavirus has hit the Springfield Fire Department.A dozen firefighters are positive for COVID...
Nov 10, 2020
Community leader remembered for effort to launch Not In Our Town movement in the Twin-Cities
In 1999, Barb Adkins was honored as a Woman of Distinction by YWCA McLean County. (Facebook/Barbara Adkins) By HOI ABCBLOOMINGTON – In the words of Bloomington’s mayor, the city is mo...
Nov 10, 2020
167 new COVID cases in McLean County; Positivity rate above 9%
There are 10 McLean County residents currently hospitalized and 1,034 are isolating at home. (Graphic courtesy McLean County Health Department) By Neil DoyleBLOOMINGTON – The rolling seven-...
Nov 10, 2020
Cash crop harvest nearing completion
Cash crop harvest is nearing completion. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File)By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – Corn and soybean harvests are almost finished and, as of Sunday, ahead of the average. The USDA crop...
Nov 10, 2020
State health officials announce 10,573 new cases of coronavirus
Illinois Department of Public Health Director Dr. Ngozi Ezike. (WJBC file photo) By Neil DoyleSPRINGFIELD - The Illinois Department of Public Health Monday reported 10,573 new confirmed and proba...
Nov 09, 2020
2 additional COVID-related deaths in McLean County
There are 13 McLean County residents currently hospitalized and 952 are in home isolation. (Graphic courtesy McLean County Health Department) By Neil DoyleBLOOMINGTON – McLean County health...
Nov 09, 2020
Mwilambwe won’t seek reelection
Mboka Mwilambwe has served Ward 3 on the Bloomington City Council since 2011. (WJBC file photo) By Neil DoyleBLOOMINGTON – Bloomington City Council member Mboka Mwilambwe has decided not to...
Nov 09, 2020
Governor’s office announces possible COVID-19 exposure
Gov. Pritzker is currently isolating pending his test results, according to a news release Friday. (WJBC file photo) By Neil DoyleCHICAGO – Gov. JB Pritzker’s office Friday afternoon ...
Nov 06, 2020
Chenoa man identified in fatal Route 24 accident
This incident remains under investigation by Illinois State Police and the coroner’s office.(Facebook/Illinois State Police) By Neil DoyleCHENOA – McLean County Coroner Kathy Yoder ha...
Nov 06, 2020
