Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
Positivity rate drops, McLean County remains at warning level for COVID
McLean County’s coronavirus case total is 2,802. (Graphic courtesy McLean County Health Department) By Neil DoyleBLOOMINGTON – The McLean County Health Department Friday reported 105 ...
Sep 11, 2020
Central Illinoisans asked to remember 9/11 victims
Wreaths Across America also known for placing more than 2 million wreaths on the headstones of fallen soldiers across the nation. (Photo courtesy: Flickr)By Blake HaasBLOOMINGTON – On the 19th a...
Sep 10, 2020
ISU president gives annual address
Illinois State University President Larry Dietz gave this year’s State of the University address online due to the ongoing pandemic. (Neil Doyle/WJBC) By Neil DoyleNORMAL – The corona...
Sep 10, 2020
HCC board chair, Marcfirst COO Gregg Chadwick dies at age 57
Gregg Chadwick served 18 years on the Heartland Board of Trustees, including 11 years as board chair. (Photo courtesy Heartland Community College) By Neil DoyleNORMAL – Heartland Community ...
Sep 10, 2020
Special committee investigating ComEd and Madigan had its first meeting
State Rep. Chris Welch (D-Hillside). (Dave Dahl/WJBC)By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – The chairman of the special investigative committee examining Commonwealth Edison and House Speaker Mike Madigan (D...
Sep 10, 2020
Gov. Pritzker calling on Blono to complete 2020 Census
Gov. Pritzker (middle) spoke at Illinois State University with Normal Mayor Chris Koos (lef) and Illinois State University President Dr. Larry Dietz (right) about the 2020 Census. (Photo courtesy: Bla...
Sep 10, 2020
36 new COVID cases in McLean County
McLean County’s rolling positivity rate dropped for the third straight day to 9.9%. (WJBC file photo) By Neil DoyleBLOOMINGTON – McLean County added 36 new coronavirus cases Wednesday...
Sep 09, 2020
Fatal motorcycle crash Tuesday night
McLean County Coroner Kathy Yoder says the man was the sole occupant of the vehicle (WJBC file photo)By Katherine MurphyNORMAL– Illinois State Police and the McLean County Coroner’s office...
Sep 09, 2020
Charges dismissed against former Unit 5 teacher
Jonathon Hovey, 48, of Forsyth. (McLean County Sheriff's Office Photo) By HOI ABCNORMAL – McLean County prosecutors have dismissed all charges against a former Unit 5 teacher accused of sex...
Sep 08, 2020
Liquor commission to hold hearing on status of Cadillac Jacks liquor license
Cadillac Jacks, located at 1507 S. Main St. in Bloomington. (Facebook/Cadillac Jacks) By Neil DoyleBLOOMINGTON – The Bloomington liquor commission will meet Thursday to discuss the status o...
Sep 08, 2020
