Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
Bloomington awaits groundbreaking for $75 million Ferrero chocolate factory
Ferrero, the third largest confectionary company in the world, acquired the Bloomington plant when it bought Nestle's candy business in January 2018. (Photo courtesy Heart of Illinois ABC) By HOI ABCB...
Oct 11, 2021
Uptown Normal road closures for Sugar Creek Arts Festival
The Sugar Creek Arts Festival runs this Saturday and Sunday from 9am-4pm. (Courtesy Town of Normal)By WJBC StaffNORMAL – The Sugar Creek Arts Festival is this Saturday and Sunday in Uptown Norma...
Oct 07, 2021
Congressional redistricting coming up in Illinois
Jay Young, Illinois director for Common Cause. (Dave Dahl/WJBC)By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – Leaders of the national watchdog group Common Cause got a taste of how Illinois does redistricting, and t...
Oct 07, 2021
Republican state senators want to get tough on crime
State Sen. Chapin Rose (R-Mahomet) spoke during a Zoom news conference Wednesday. (Photo courtesy www.ilga.gov)By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – Illinois Senate Republicans say it's far past time for Il...
Oct 07, 2021
Chamber CEO: Still plenty of job openings locally
McLean County Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Charlie Moore. (Facebook/McLean County Chamber of Commerce)By Neil DoyleBLOOMINGTON – The McLean County Chamber of Commerce has hosted two job...
Oct 07, 2021
MCHD reports another COVID-related death, 303 new cases over the past week
McLean County added 56 new cases of the virus, according to the health department. (Graphic courtesy McLean County Health Department)By Neil DoyleBLOOMINGTON – Another McLean County resident has...
Oct 06, 2021
Lawsuit against Bloomington ‘very likely’ after city refuses to pay flood victims
Attorney William Mahrt said he represents 11 homeowners so far asking for a total of about $330,000 in claims. (Photo courtesy HOI ABC) By HOI ABCBLOOMINGTON – The lawyer for several Bloomington...
Oct 06, 2021
Memorial service for Jelani Day at ISU
The Multicultural Center is collecting cards and condolences for Jelani's family until noon on October 7. All gifts will be presented to the family upon their arrival. (Photos courtesy Illinois State ...
Oct 06, 2021
LCHD: Second bird tests positive for West Nile Virus
To date, there are 43 counties in Illinois with West Nile activity. (WJBC file photo)By Neil DoylePONTIAC – Livingston County health officials say a second bird has tested positive for West Nile...
Oct 06, 2021
New study examines discrimination against older LGBTQ community
AARP conducted the study in conjunction with SAGE, an organization which advocates for LGBTQ seniors. (Logo courtesy of AARP)By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – Life is not easy for older Illinoisans who ...
Oct 06, 2021
