Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
8 new COVID cases in McLean County; 2 more hospitalized
There been 3,298 COVID cases in McLean County, according to MCHD Administrator Jessica McKnight. (Graphic courtesy McLean County Health Department) By Neil DoyleBLOOMINGTON – Local health o...
Sep 29, 2020
Staffer in governor’s office tests positive for COVID-19
Gov. JB Pritzker and all other close contacts will self-isolate for 14 days. (Blake Haas/WJBC) By Neil DoyleCHICAGO – After a member of Gov. JB Pritzker’s staff tested positive for CO...
Sep 29, 2020
Davis weighs in on Trump’s taxes
Congressman Rodney Davis donating convalescent plasma in Springfield. (Dave Dahl/WJBC) By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – If the question is President Trump's taxes, the answer is Joe Biden."(Former...
Sep 28, 2020
Police probing shots fired incident in south Bloomington
Anyone with information is asked to contact Detective Ty Klein at 309-434-2366 or TKlein@cityblm.org. If you wish to remain anonymous, call McLean County Crime Stoppers at 309-828-1111. (Facebook/Bloo...
Sep 28, 2020
Bloomington man charged with choking girlfriend, threatening her with knife
Authorities said the victim was treated for minor injuries at a local hospital. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File)By Heart of Illinois ABCBLOOMINGTON – Serious domestic violence cases have been on the ...
Sep 25, 2020
19 new COVID cases in McLean County
The updated COVID numbers as of Friday in McLean County. (Graphic courtesy McLean County Health Department) By Neil DoyleBLOOMINGTON – McLean County health officials Friday announced 19 new...
Sep 25, 2020
Special Illinois House committee meets Tuesday
Special Investigating Committee chairman State Rep. Chris Welch (D-Hillside). (Dave Dahl/WJBC) By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – We are getting an idea of what to expect at the next hearing of that...
Sep 24, 2020
Illinois Senate Rep. calls for bills that would prohibit lawmakers from lobbying other units of government
House Speaker Mike Madigan (D-Chicago). (Photo courtesy: WikiMedia/Illinoislawmakers)By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – Only in Springfield?Illinois Senate Republicans Thursday brought out some bills whi...
Sep 24, 2020
Early voting underway in McLean County
For those who requested a mail-in ballot, they were sent out Thursday, according to McLean County Clerk Kathy Michael. (WJBC file photo) By Neil DoyleBLOOMINGTON – Early in-person voting fo...
Sep 24, 2020
Unit 5 releases plan for in-person learning
Families will choose between keeping kids home or a return to the classroom (Photo courtesy: WJBC/ File)By Neil DoyleNORMAL – Unit 5 plans to have students return to in-person learning in a hybr...
Sep 24, 2020
