Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
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
St. Louis Dairy Council working with school districts to promote dairy as students head back to school
In addition to promoting milk served at schools, the organization also focuses on bring locally produced produce from school gardens or local farms into daily meals. (Photo courtesy: Flickr)By Blake H...
Aug 10, 2021
One dead after Monday night crash on I-74 near Goodfield
Ruestman said preliminary autopsy results showed Welch died from blunt force injuries. He said Welch was not wearing her seatbelt. (Photo courtesy: HOI/ABC)By Heart of Illinois ABCWOODFORD COUNTY R...
Aug 10, 2021
Bloomington man arrested for drugs and active warrant
Michael Oates, 49, of Bloomington. (Photo Bloomington Police Department) By Neil DoyleBLOOMINGTON – A Bloomington man was arrested Sunday for an active McLean County warrant and drug charge...
Aug 10, 2021
Central Illinois under a heat advisory Tuesday
A reminder to drink plenty of water and do not leave children or pets unattended in vehicles. (WJBC file photo) By Neil DoyleLINCOLN – A heat advisory is in effect until 7 p.m. Tuesday for ...
Aug 10, 2021
Illinois corn and soybean progress is above average
Corn condition was rated 2 percent very poor, 4 percent poor, 15 percent fair, 55 percent good, and 24 percent excellent. (WJBC file photo)From USDASPRINGFIELD – There were 6.2 days suitable for...
Aug 10, 2021
LCHD reports a “sharp increase” in COVID-19 cases; the county reports 83 new cases and one death
The health department reported the new cases on Monday. (Facebook/Livingston County Health Department)By Blake HaasLIVINGSTON COUNTY – The Livingston County Health Department reports a “sh...
Aug 09, 2021
Man pleads guilty to Bloomington murder, prosecutors indicate killer’s aim was to steal victim’s video gambling winnings
Larry Knell, 44, of Normal. (Photo courtesy: Heart of Illinois ABC)By Heart of Illinois ABCBLOOMINGTON – A man from Normal has pleaded guilty to killing a Bloomington man who authorities say suf...
Aug 09, 2021
