Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
Economics professor: Rebounding from COVID-19 will be different than coming back from Spanish flu
Carl Campbell, an economics professor at Northern Illinois University, said there is one key difference between the two pandemics. (Photo courtesy niu.edu) By Illinois Radio NetworkSPRINGFIELD &#...
May 14, 2020
BPD: Man hit and killed by train
An autopsy is scheduled for later Thursday. The man’s identity is being withheld until family is notified. (WJBC file photo) By Neil DoyleBLOOMINGTON – A man was struck and killed by ...
May 14, 2020
Unit 5 plans for graduation ceremony in August
Unit 5 will also have an online celebration this month to honor the Normal West and Normal Community class of 2020. (WJBC file photo) By Neil DoyleNORMAL – The unconventional school year is...
May 14, 2020
District 87 a step closer to borrowing to offset pandemic-related losses
The board is expected to take final action on the borrowing plan at its August 12 meeting. (WJBC file photo) By HOI ABCBLOOMINGTON – The District 87 School Board is a step closer to approvi...
May 14, 2020
Pritzker warns those who defy state’s stay-at-home order
Gov. JB Pritzker gives an update on COVID-19 from his house. (Dave Dahl/WJBC) By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – In addition to delivering the latest coronavirus numbers, Gov. JB Pritzker Wednesday ...
May 13, 2020
Central Illinois lawmaker concerned about governor’s reopening plan
The four regions for reopening under the governor’s Restore Illinois plan. (Graphic coronavirus.illinois.gov) By Neil DoyleBLOOMINGTON – U.S. Rep. Rodney Davis joins a list of people ...
May 13, 2020
IDPH: Bloomington testing site being underutilized
The testing site at the McLean County Fairgrounds opened at the end of March. (Scott Miller/WJBC) By Neil DoyleBLOOMINGTON – Bloomington’s COVID-19 drive-thru testing site will close ...
May 12, 2020
Pritzker says lawmakers should return to Springfield
Gov. JB Pritzker with his coronavirus briefing live from his house. (Dave Dahl/WJBC) By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – Gov. JB Pritzker has gotten off the dime, after previously deferring to legisl...
May 12, 2020
McLean County adds 6 more coronavirus cases
Updated numbers as of Tuesday from local health officials. (Graphic courtesy McLean County Health Department) By Neil DoyleBLOOMINGTON – McLean County health officials on Tuesday reported s...
May 12, 2020
Bloomington Police arrest two women for drugs and defaced firearm
Bloomington Police arrested Grace Taylor (left) and Abigail Wingler (right) on drug charges. (Photo courtesy: Bloomington Police)By Blake HaasBLOOMINGTON – Two 19-year old’s are facing dru...
May 12, 2020
