Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
BPD chief encourages community to help other local agencies
Bloomington Police Chief Dan Donath is also encouraging people to practice social distancing. (WJBC file photo) By Neil DoyleBLOOMINGTON – The leader of the Bloomington Police Department is...
Apr 01, 2020
Bloomington Police investigating weekend stabbing on city’s east side
Anyone with information is encouraged to contact Bloomington Police. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File)By Blake HaasBLOOMINGTON – Bloomington police are asking for the public’s help in solving a ...
Mar 30, 2020
Chicago author describes scene in Italy during COVID-19 pandemic
Roebuck says the lockdown is scheduled to be lifted April Third. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File)By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – A Chicago author who logs many weeks a year in Italy says he's drawn the wro...
Mar 30, 2020
Now 17 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in McLean County
The McLean County Health Department will hold a media briefing at 2:30 p.m. (WJBC file photo) By Neil DoyleBLOOMINGTON – There are now 17 confirmed cases of coronavirus in McLean County.The...
Mar 30, 2020
Normal Police conduct successful search for protective face masks
The department received 200 masks. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File)By Heart of Illinois ABCNORMAL – The community has come through for Normal Police officers seeking protection from COVID-19 when the...
Mar 30, 2020 Photo courtesy: Normal Police
The findings of a recent study on prosperity in the U.S. are a mixed bag for Illinois
Illinois ranked 23rd overall on the prosperity index. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File)By Illinois Radio NetworkSPRINGFIELD – A recent study on prosperity in the United States has good news and bad ne...
Mar 30, 2020
Demand for ventilators in Illinois becomes political football in COVID-19 crisis as state ramps up testing
Gov. J.B. Pritzker says Illinois could see a peak of COVID-19 cases sometime in mid-April, but he says there's not enough capacity and continues to demand more ventilators from the federal government....
Mar 30, 2020
Some consider ways to slowly return Illinois’ economy during COVID crisis
With a large section of Illinois' economy shut down in an effort to stop the spread of COVID-19, some are looking at what a slow return to normal operations could look like. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File...
Mar 30, 2020
Small modification for testing at drive-thru COVID-19 site in McLean County
Members of the Illinois National Guard will assist at the drive-thru testing facility. (Scott Miller/WJBC) By Neil DoyleBLOOMINGTON – There has been a slight change to the criteria for test...
Mar 30, 2020
MCHD announces two new coronavirus cases, IDPH reports cases statewide now over 4,000
Gov. Pritzker with the daily update on COVID-19 in Illinois. (WJBC file photo) By Neil DoyleBLOOMINGTON – The McLean County Health Department on Sunday announced two new cases of COVID-19, ...
Mar 29, 2020
