Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
High bond set in local child molestation case
Johnson’s next court date is September 3. (Photo courtesy: Heart of Illinois ABC)By Heart of Illinois ABCBLOOMINGTON – A man remains jailed on a high bond after a McLean County Grand Jury ...
Aug 12, 2021
U.S. Rep. Davis says he’s “disappointed” to no longer serve on Jan. 6 investigation commission
U.S. Rep. Rodney Davis (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File)By Blake HaasBLOOMINGTON – A Central Illinois lawmaker is “disappointed” his no longer on the January 6th commission to investigate ...
Aug 12, 2021
Popular Central Illinois drive-in closed due to record flooding in Gibson City
The Harvest Moon Twin drive-in theater is located at 1175 S. Sangamon Ave., in Gibson City. (Photo courtesy: Harvest Moon Twin drive-in theater/Facebook)By Blake HaasGIBSON CITY – A popular Cent...
Aug 12, 2021
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
