Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
A new beginning for area businesses and their customers
Over the weekend, many Bloomington-Normal residents had a meal at a restaurant for the first time in months. (Photo courtesy: HOI/ABC)By Heart of Illinois ABCBLOOMINGTON – Business owners and th...
Jun 01, 2020
Illinois comptroller says no raises for lawmakers, but legal challenges could change that
Illinois comptroller says no raises for lawmakers, but legal challenges could change that. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File)By Illinois Radio NetworkSPRINGFIELD – Illinois Comptroller Susana Mendoza s...
May 28, 2020
Local NAACP chapter reacts to death of George Floyd
The local NAACP chapter issued the statement on Thursday. (Photo courtesy: NAACP/Facebook)By AJ Harris and Blake HaasBLOOMINGTON – The Executive Committee of the Bloomington-Normal Branch of the...
May 28, 2020
Four Illinois House Republicans want an audit of IDES
State Rep. Brad Stephens (R-Rosemont). (Photo courtesy: Dave Dahl/WJBC)By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – They would not go so far as to seek a recall, but four Illinois House Republicans said Thursday t...
May 28, 2020
Coming Soon to a Theater Near You: Movie Theaters hope to be back in business in late June
AMC Classic Theater, located at 201 McKnight Street, in Normal. (Photo Google Maps)By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – The movie theaters hope they are back in business in late June.While the classics are...
May 28, 2020
MCHD announces no new cases of COVID-19; countywide total stands at 216
McLean County Health officials announced no new cases of COVID-19 on Thursday. (Photo courtesy: McLean County Health Department)By Blake HaasBLOOMINGTON – McLean County Health officials announce...
May 28, 2020
McLean County health administrator cautions against speedier reopening
McLean County Health Department Administrator Jessica McKnight (center). (Blake Haas/WJBC) By HOI ABCBLOOMINGTON – The head of the McLean County Health Department believes the county govern...
May 28, 2020
Real estate market in Illinois gaining steam despite pandemic
Mike Oldenettle, the managing broker with ReMax Professionals, said they didn't know what to expect when the pandemic hit. However, he said Springfield is a hot market. (WJBC file photo) By Illin...
May 28, 2020
Towanda July 4th celebration canceled
The cancellation includes all July 4th activities. (Facebook/Towanda IL 4th of July Celebration) By Neil DoyleTOWANDA – The 52nd annual Towanda 4th of July celebration has been canceled due...
May 28, 2020
Despite stay-at-home order, Illinoisans hit the roads for the holiday weekend
Trips of at least 250 miles, more than enough for the majority of Illinoisans to cross a border into a state without lockdown orders, spiked 152 percent over the two weekends prior to the holiday. (WJ...
May 28, 2020
