Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
Bus driver shortage across the nation
Unit 5 Superintendent Dr. Kristen Weikle spoke with WJBC’s Scott Miller. (WJBC file photo)By Neil DoyleNORMAL – Many school districts are looking for more bus drivers, and that includes Un...
Oct 14, 2021 (Photo courtesy: Pixabay/File)
Ferrero breaks ground on first-ever production center in United States
The ground breaking ceremony was held Wednesday at Fererro’s facility in Bloomington. (Twiiter/Mark Denzler)By HOI ABCBLOOMINGTON – Ferrero Group has broken ground on the company's first c...
Oct 14, 2021
OSF PromptCare offering drive-through flu shot clinics in Bloomington
Shots will be given under the canopy at the entrance of Eastland Medical Plaza II (Building B), on the campus of OSF St. Joseph Medical Center in Bloomington. (Photo courtesy Flickr/USACEEuropeDis)By ...
Oct 13, 2021
Illinois farmers are closer to completing the harvest
Corn harvested reached 55 percent, compared to the 5-year average of 46 percent. (WJBC file photo) By USDA(Weekly Progress Report)There were 4.2 days suitable for field work during the week ending Oct...
Oct 13, 2021
Beer Nuts moving salty snacks online; shuttering company store
The factory store has been closed since last March. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Blake HaasBLOOMINGTON – Due to the pandemic, Beer Nuts will not reopen their company store but move the salty s...
Oct 12, 2021
Two Central Illinoisans arrested after high-speed chase in McLean County
Authorities report Nathan Rich, allegedly led police on a high-speed chase. (Photo courtesy: LeRoy Police) By Blake HaasLEROY – Two people from Central Illinois face charges after a high-speed c...
Oct 12, 2021
ISU celebrating 100 years of homecoming
Other information about events throughout the week can be found here. (Twitter/Illinois State University Homecoming)By Neil DoyleNORMAL – Illinois State University is celebrating 100 years of ho...
Oct 12, 2021
Decades-old unsolved murder weighs heavily on Bloomington’s new police chief
Bloomington Police Chief Jamal Simington. (Photo courtesy HOI ABC) By HOI ABCBLOOMINGTON – Bloomington's new police chief revealed more about his background Monday while speaking publicly for th...
Oct 12, 2021
MCHD reports 98 new cases of COVID-19; the positivity rate declines to 4.3%
The McLean County Health Department reported the new cases on Monday. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Blake HaasBLOOMINGTON – Since Friday, the McLean County Health Department is reporting 98 new...
Oct 11, 2021
Gas prices in Illinois up 10 cents over the week
Gas prices in the state are 19 cents higher than a month ago and $1.24 more expensive compared to this time last year. (WJBC file photo)By Neil DoyleBLOOMINGTON – Illinois gas prices have risen ...
Oct 11, 2021
