Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
New leader for the Illinois State Board of Elections
Bernadette Matthews is an attorney who previously was the board's assistant executive director. (Photo courtesy Illinois State Board of Elections)By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – Now, more than ever, c...
Jan 21, 2022
Normal man facing 45 counts of child pornography
David Fry, 70, of Normal. (Photo courtesy: McLean County Jail) By Heart of Illinois ABC NORMAL – A 70-year old man from Normal has been arrested after a McLean County grand jury indicted him on ...
Jan 20, 2022
Heartland Community College signs off on new in-house security department
The board of directors signed off on the new department during their board meeting on Tuesday. (Photo courtesy: Heartland Community College) By Blake HaasBLOOMINGTON – The trustees at Heartland ...
Jan 20, 2022
Unit 5 adding two early release days
On Friday, Jan. 28 and Friday, Feb. 11, K-12 students will attend a three-hour day. (WJBC file photo)By Neil DoyleNORMAL – McLean County’s largest school district is adding two early relea...
Jan 20, 2022
Pontiac Police: Suspect detained following armed robbery
Police say the investigation is ongoing. Information regarding criminal charges have not been released. (WJBC file photo)By Neil DoylePONTIAC – An Aurora man has been arrested after an armed rob...
Jan 20, 2022
Marcus Theaters Bloomington location adds vaccination required showtime option
The Bloomington location for Marcus Theaters is adding the option – starting Friday, January 21. (Facebook/Marcus Wehrenberg Bloomington Cinema)By HOI ABCBLOOMINTON – A national theater ch...
Jan 20, 2022
McLean County Habitat for Humanity names new Executive Director
Dr. Roger Scott is the new Executive Director for the McLean County Habitat for Humanity. (Photo courtesy: McLean County Habitat for Humanity) By Blake HaasBLOOMINGTON – The Habitat for Humanity...
Jan 19, 2022
State Sen. Barickman recovering from COVID-19
State Sen. Jason Barickman (R-Bloomington) spoke with WJBC’s Scott Miller. (WJBC file photo)By Neil DoyleBLOOMINGTON – A local lawmaker and some of his family have tested positive for COVI...
Jan 19, 2022
Six more people die from COVID-19 in McLean County; hospitals reaching capacity
McLean County health officials reported the new cases on Tueaday. (Photo courtesy: Reditus/Facebook) By Blake HaasBLOOMINGTON – Six more people have died from COVID-19 in the twin cities as loca...
Jan 18, 2022
‘Little Free Pantry’ in Bloomington gets ‘new building’
The non-profit also fixes bikes and builds bets for kids in need. (Photo courtesy: HOI/ABC) By Heart of Illinois ABCBLOOMINGTON – A Little Free Pantry in front of the West Bloomington Revitaliza...
Jan 18, 2022
