Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
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
SIU professor says current economic status is nearly unprecedented
Kevin Sylvester, an economics professor at Southern Illinois University in Carbondale, says the key to the historic rise in prices is simply Econ 101. (Photo courtesy: Pixabay) By Dave Dahl SPRINGFIEL...
Jan 18, 2022
Barnett not seeking re-election to McLean County Board
Josh Barnett represents the 10th District on the McLean County Board. (Photo courtesy Josh Barnett)By Neil DoyleBLOOMINGTON – A Republican who has represented Bloomington's east side on the McLe...
Jan 18, 2022
State Farm seeks to hire 1000′s of new workers, plans 2 job fairs
Primary job locations are at the company's Bloomington headquarters, Dallas, Phoenix, and Atlanta. (WJBC file photo) By HOI ABCBLOOMINGTON – State Farm Insurance said Monday it is looking to hir...
Jan 18, 2022
