Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories

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...
Syndicated Author 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...
Syndicated Author 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 ...
Syndicated Author 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...
Syndicated Author 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 ...
Syndicated Author Oct 06, 2021

Union leaders urge ISU graduate assistants to ratify contract, forgo strike
ISU's Board of Trustees will consider ratifying the agreement at its October 15 meeting. (Facebook/Bone Student Center)By HOI ABCNORMAL – Hundreds of unionized graduate teaching assistants at Il...
Syndicated Author Oct 06, 2021

Illinois’ harvest is zipping along
Corn harvested reached 41 percent, compared to the 5-year average of 32 percent. (WJBC file photo)By USDASPRINGFIELD -There were 6.0 days suitable for field work during the week ending October 3, 2021...
Syndicated Author Oct 06, 2021

Fall free bulk pickup underway in Bloomington
Public works will post daily updates and update the interactive map on the solid waste page at www.cityblm.org/solidwaste as crews progress through the city. (Facebook/City of Bloomington ...
Syndicated Author Oct 05, 2021

Jelani Day mural back on display amid protest
The Town of Normal says the mural will remain in the window until it’s moved to a new location on the ISU campus. (Photo courtesy HOI ABC)By HOI ABCNORMAL – Dozens of people, including stu...
Syndicated Author Oct 05, 2021

Illinois gas prices up five cents over the week
The national average is unchanged in the last week, averaging $3.18 a gallon. (WJBC file photo)By Neil DoyleBLOOMINGTON – Gas prices are up five cents per gallon in the past week, averaging $3.3...
Syndicated Author Oct 05, 2021