Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
2 new cases of coronavirus in McLean County; Heritage Health with first confirmed case
Updated numbers in McLean County as of Wednesday. (Graphic courtesy McLean County Health Department) By Neil DoyleBLOOMINGTON – McLean County has added three new cases of coronavirus, bring...
Jun 03, 2020
Local organizations partner to help distribute face coverings
The “Take Cover” initiative runs through June 22. (Facebook/Illinois Heart & Lung Foundation) By Neil DoyleNORMAL – Several local organizations are asking for the publicR...
Jun 03, 2020
Heartland will limit class sizes for fall semester
Some students who have already registered for fall classes that have changed in format will be required to re-register for the comparable class online. (WJBC file photo) By Neil DoyleNORMAL ̵...
Jun 02, 2020
Looting continues for second night.
Looters run after police advance on the crowd. (Photo by A.J. Harris/WJBC)By A.J. HarrisBLOOMINGTON – For the second night in a row, looters struck retail stores, smashing the glass entrance of ...
Jun 02, 2020
BPD addresses rumors that looters may target residential areas
Currently, there is no curfew in Bloomington-Normal, but authorities said that could quickly change depending on the circumstances. (WJBC file photo) By Neil DoyleBLOOMINGTON – Bloomington ...
Jun 01, 2020
Water pipes which have been at rest could lead to Legionnaires’ Disease
Whether it's opening up the vacation home for the season or finally getting back to the office, the water pipes pose a problem. (Photo courtesy: Alliance to Prevent Legionaries’ Disease)By Dave ...
Jun 01, 2020
U of I economics professor says state’s economy shows Illinois remains in a tailspin
The Illinois economy continues downward. (Photo courtesy: Dave Dahl/WJBC)By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – A monthly measure of the state’s economic activity shows Illinois remains in a tailspin. ...
Jun 01, 2020
Connect Transit announces suspension of evening service
Due to public safety, Connect Transit announced an early suspension of rides on Monday and Tuesday night. (Facebook/Connect Transit)By Neil DoyleBLOOMINGTON – Connect Transit has announced that ...
Jun 01, 2020
BPD: Man arrested for hit and run after rally in downtown Bloomington
Marshall Blanchard, 21, of Bloomington. (Photo Bloomington Police Department) By Neil DoyleBLOOMINGTON – A Bloomington man is in custody for a hit and run that happened Sunday night followi...
Jun 01, 2020
Gov. Pritzker calls out National Guard to support Chicago police
Gov. JB Pritzker, at a news conference Sunday announcing the deployment of National Guard troops, responded to a question as to whether there will be enough protection. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File)By D...
Jun 01, 2020
