Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
Hospitalization for COVID-19 down in McLean County; health officials report 303 new cases of COVID-19
The McLean County Health Department reported the new cases on Monday. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Blake HaasBLOOMINGTON – As cases of the new COVID-19 variant Omicron spread, local health off...
Dec 20, 2021
Prices at the pump down over the past week
Prices across the state are down over the past week. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Blake HaasBLOOMINGTON – Just in time for the holidays, gas prices across Illinois have fallen in the past week...
Dec 20, 2021
‘Wreaths Across America’ comes to Bloomington
Cemetery Manager Misty Porter says the evergreen has taken part in this event – known as 'Wreaths Across America' for four years. (Photo courtesy HOI ABC)By HOI ABCBLOOMINGTON – The Evergr...
Dec 20, 2021
SIU panel discusses health and housing challenges of rural Illinois
Meredith Montgomery, from the Supportive Housing Providers Association, shares some numbers for a Southern Illinois University webinar on rural health and housing. (Dave Dahl/WJBC)By Dave DahlSPRINGFI...
Dec 20, 2021
How do you size up the gubernatorial race?
John Jackson is a visiting professor of political science at Southern Illinois University's Paul Simon Public Policy Institute. (Dave Dahl/WJBC)By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – State Sen. Darren Bailey...
Dec 20, 2021
Driver’s license and I.D. expiration date extended to March 31
Driver's licenses and ID cards have been extended an additional three months - from Jan. 1, 2022, to March 31, 2022. (WJBC File Photo)By Jake FogalIllinois Secretary of State Jesse White announced Fri...
Dec 17, 2021
Bloomington crews to work overtime to clear leaves and brush
Brush and bulk waste must be placed behind the curb, not in the street. Leaves must be in biodegradable bags or in piles no higher than 3 feet. (WJBC file photo)By WJBC StaffBLOOMINGTON – Bloomi...
Dec 17, 2021
Evergreen FS hosts a donation collection for Kentucky tornado victims
The collection event will run until Tuesday, Dec. 21 at 402 North Hershey Road in Bloomington. (Twitter/Tammie Sloup)By Neil DoyleBLOOMINGTON – A local agriculture cooperative is looking for don...
Dec 17, 2021
Bloomington Normal NAACP VP files lawsuit against State Farm; hires Ben Crump as attorney
Dr. Carla Campbell-Jackson is suing the insurance giant for discrimination and retaliation she claims she faced during her nearly 30 years with the company. (Photo courtesy HOI ABC)By HOI ABCBLOOMINGT...
Dec 17, 2021
Hospital beds in McLean County hit capacity as officials report 162 new cases of COVID-19
The McLean County Health Department (MCHD) reported the new cases on Thursday. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Blake HaasBLOOMINGTON – Hospital beds in McLean County are at capacity as health off...
Dec 16, 2021
