Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
MCHD: Vaccine shipments impacted by winter weather
The delay has canceled the vaccine clinic at Grossinger Motors Arena for Friday, Feb. 19. That clinic was for people receiving their second dose. McKnight says those who were scheduled will be contact...
Feb 18, 2021
FBI Agent: Black History Month is a time to learn, educate and remember
Special Agent Kegan Walker spoke with WJBC’s Blake Haas. (Photo courtesy: FBI Springfield/Twitter)By Blake HaasBLOOMINGTON – February is Black History Month, and for one Federal Bureau of ...
Feb 18, 2021
51 new coronavirus cases in McLean County
There have been 165 COVID-related deaths in the county. (Graphic courtesy McLean County Health Department) By Neil DoyleBLOOMINGTON – McLean County health officials Thursday reported 51 new...
Feb 18, 2021
Swaney: Freight train derailment still under investigation
The train derailment happened early Saturday morning between Fell Street and Vernon Avenue in Normal. (Scott Miller/WJBC) By Neil DoyleNORMAL – Emergency crews in Normal have been busy the ...
Feb 17, 2021
CIRA reports passenger numbers for January 2021
CIRA deputy director Fran Strebing says there is some optimism, as leisure travel has picked up over the last few months. (Facebook/Central Illinois Regional Airport) By Neil DoyleBLOOMINGTON ...
Feb 17, 2021
Armstrong: New farm bill could “be a colossal mess”
A new farm bill could come in the coming months. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File)By Blake HaasBLOOMINGTON – According to a nationally known farm broadcaster, Congress could unveil a new farm bill in ...
Feb 17, 2021
MCHD reports five COVID-related deaths; Rolling positivity rate drops below 2%
The county’s rolling positivity rate dropped to 1.4%, the first time it has dropped below 2% since mid-August. (Graphic courtesy McLean County Health Department) By Neil Doyle BLOOMINGTON...
Feb 17, 2021
Tuition, fee hikes approved at Heartland Community College
Heartland Community College District 540 serves a corridor along interstate 55 that includes Pontiac, Bloomington-Normal, and Lincoln. (Photo courtesy: Heart of Illinois ABC) By Heart of Illinois ABC ...
Feb 17, 2021
Former Bloomington Mayor Judy Markowitz passes away
A plaque at the main entrance of the McLean County Museum of History recognizes Judy Markowitz and the gift she gave in 2000. (Facebook/McLean County Museum of History) By Neil Doyle BLOOMINGTO...
Feb 16, 2021
Gov. Pritzker issues disaster proclamation following significant winter storm
To alleviate stress on the nation's grid, all Illinois residents are encouraged to take appropriate measures to safely conserve energy. (WJBC file photo) By WJBC Staff SPRINGFIELD – Gover...
Feb 16, 2021
