Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
Local health officials report four additional COVID-related deaths; 287 new cases since Friday
McLean County Health Department officials reported the new cases on Monday. (Photo courtesy: Reditus) By Blake HaasBLOOMINGTON – Four more McLean County residents have died from COVID-complicati...
Dec 13, 2021
Gov. Pritzker tours tornado-ravaged Metro East
Gov. Pritzker (black jacket) met with officials on Monday to tour tornado damage in the Metro-East. (Photo courtesy: Gov. Pritzker/Twitter) By Dave Dahl SPRINGFIELD – Gov. JB Pritzker, in anothe...
Dec 13, 2021
FBI lead task force offering a reward in ISU graduate student’s death
Anyone with information is encouraged to contact 1-800-CALL-FBI. (Photo courtesy: FBI Springfield/Twitter) By Blake HaasBLOOMINGTON – The task force, led by the FBI and local law enforcement, is...
Dec 13, 2021
Illinois gas prices inch down over the week
GasBuddy price reports show the cheapest station in Illinois is priced at $2.83 while the most expensive is $4.32. (WJBC file photo)By Neil DoyleBLOOMINGTON – Illinois gas prices have fallen six...
Dec 13, 2021
Fallen Heroes Tree of Honor displays three locations in Central IL
America’s Gold Star Families Peoria River Front Tree of Honor display. Photo Courtesy of Frances Maddox.By Jake FogalContinuing its holiday tradition, America’s Gold Star Families and Sgt....
Dec 11, 2021
Report: Georgia beats out Texas & Arizona in Rivian Automotive sweepstakes
Rivian Automotive in Normal, Ill.By Heart of Illinois ABCNORMAL-Rivian Automotive, making electric vehicles in Normal, has picked Georgia as the site of its second factory, according to a publish...
Dec 11, 2021
Prosecutors deny new trial plea by convicted killer
Bart McNeil. (Photo courtesy Illinois Department of Corrections)By Heart of Illinois ABCBLOOMINGTON – A Bloomington man serving a life sentence after being convicted of killing his daughter is h...
Dec 11, 2021
Deer numbers down from 2021 firearm deer harvest
According to a recent report, deer harvest during the 2021 firearm season is down. (Photo courtesy: IDNR) By Dave Dahl SPRINGFIELD – Deer numbers from the 2021 firearm deer harvest in Illinois a...
Dec 10, 2021
COVID-19 cases rising in McLean County
By Jake FogalBLOOMINGTON- One-hundred and sixteen McLean County residents have been marked withCOVID-19. Thirty-one of which have been admitted into local hospitals. McLean County hospitals are report...
Dec 09, 2021
Local school board approves 3-year deal with next superintendent
David Mouser (Photo courtesy District 87)By Heart of Illinois ABC BLOOMINGTON – District 87 has finalized a contract with the man they want to lead the Bloomington school district when long-time...
Dec 09, 2021
