Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
MCHD reports 48 new cases of COVID-19; rolling positivity increases to 4.8%
McLean County Health officials reported the new cases on Thursday. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Blake Haas BLOOMINGTON – The McLean County Health Department reports the rolling 7-day positivit...
Aug 12, 2021
Sen. Durbin: Normal competing for a new Samsung battery facility
The Samsung battery facility would create thousands of jobs in the area, according to U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin (D-IL). (Facebook/Samsung) By Neil Doyle NORMAL – Samsung is considering Normal...
Aug 12, 2021
IDPH launches online ‘Vax Verify’ system
Vax Verify can be accessed at idphportal.illinois.gov. (Twitter/IDPH) By WJBC Staff SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) is launching a new immunization portal, Vax Veri...
Aug 12, 2021
Local organization distributes over 4,000 backpacks and school supplies
The annual event provides backpacks and supplies to students who qualify for free or reduced lunches, which is around 33% of kids in Bloomington-Normal schools. (Photo courtesy State Farm) By N...
Aug 12, 2021
2021 Illinois State Fair Butter Cow
Illinois Department of Agriculture director Jerry Costello II said it’s not just sculptor Sarah Pratt, but some 117,000 dairymen and -women of Illinois to bolster this industry. (Dave Dahl/WJBC)...
Aug 12, 2021
District 87 sees multi-million dollar deficit on shrinking tax base
The public got its first look at the proposed budget during Wednesday night's school board meeting, and the board scheduled a public hearing on the spending plan at its September 22 meeting. (WJBC fil...
Aug 12, 2021
COVID vaccination or negative test will be required at Jason Isbell concert at The Corn Crib
Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit are scheduled to perform at The Corn Crib on Aug. 21.(Facebook/The Castle Theatre) By Neil Doyle and HOI ABC NORMAL – A singer who is performing at The Corn Crib la...
Aug 11, 2021
New law expands access to FMLA for educational support staff
The law takes effect Jan. 1. (Facebook/Governor JB Pritzker) By IIS Radio CHICAGO – A new state law makes it easier for educational support staff to take time off under the Family and Medical Le...
Aug 11, 2021
Heat advisory for Wednesday; Cooling centers throughout McLean County
Another hot day, with heat index of 105-110 in many areas, according to the National Weather Service in Lincoln. (Twitter/NWS Lincoln IL) By Neil Doyle BLOOMINGTON – The hot and humid conditions...
Aug 11, 2021
Masks required to be worn starting Wednesday at McLean County Law and Justice Center
The chief judge for 11th Judicial Circuit, which includes McLean County, Mark Fellheimer, issued a series of administrative orders requiring face coverings to be worn in all public areas of the buildi...
Aug 11, 2021
