Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
Gleason: Social distancing will have a lasting effect
Bloomington City Manager Tim Gleason. (WJBC file photo) By Neil DoyleBLOOMINGTON – What will city council meetings look like after the coronavirus pandemic?Bloomington City Manager Tim Glea...
Apr 14, 2020
BPD probing car burglary at Bloomington dealership
Anyone with information is asked to contact BPD Detective Moreland at 309-434-2359 or McLean County Crime Stoppers at 309-828-1111. (Facebook/Bloomington Police) By Neil DoyleBLOOMINGTON – ...
Apr 14, 2020
Man posing as Peoria doctor accused of trying to steal thousands from Twin-Cities bank
Prosecutors will review the case before deciding on formal charges. (WJBC file photo) By HOI ABCBLOOMINGTON – A man faces identity theft and other charges for allegedly posing as a Peoria d...
Apr 14, 2020
State health officials address racial disparities in the COVID-19 pandemic
Gov. JB Pritzker with the daily update on COVID-19. (WJBC file photo) By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – One of the stories the coronavirus pandemic is carrying with it – the disproportionate ...
Apr 10, 2020
Pontiac and Logan correctional facilities dealing with confirmed COVID-19 cases
To read more about the IDOC’s response to COVID-19 and to see their FAQ’s, click here. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File)By Heart of Illinois ABCSPRINGFIELD – According to the Illinois Depa...
Apr 10, 2020
Frustrated Illinois gun owners get reprieve with card extensions
Illinois gun owners frustrated with delays in getting their required identification cards renewed are getting a long reprieve. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File)By Illinois Radio NetworkSPRINGFIELD – I...
Apr 10, 2020
Renner details some COVID-19 community resources
Bloomington Mayor Tari Renner. (YouTube/City of Bloomington) By Neil DoyleBLOOMINGTON – Bloomington Mayor Tari Renner provided a video update Thursday with details about some of the COVID-1...
Apr 10, 2020
Pritzker says organizers should consider canceling large summer events
Illinois health officials report the state is getting closer to "bending the curve" when it comes to new cases of the coronavirus. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File)Illinois Radio NetworkSPRINGFIELD – ...
Apr 10, 2020
IWU commencement ceremony planned for August
The Illinois Wesleyan Class of 2019. (Photo courtesy Illinois Wesleyan University) By Neil DoyleBLOOMINGTON – While many universities have decided to hold a virtual commencement due to COVI...
Apr 09, 2020
McLean County Libertarian Party asks police not to use enforcement, allow vape shops to sell products during stay-at-home order
The Libertarian party is also asking that vape shops in the county be able to operate with pickup and delivery, similar to restaurants and bars. (WJBC file photo) By HOI ABCBLOOMINGTON – Bl...
Apr 09, 2020
