Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
Flash index virtually unchanged from a month ago
Giertz's Flash index has leveled off at 105.8, pretty much the same as last month’s 106.0. The greater above 100, the greater the growth. (Graphic courtesy University of Illinois Flash Index) By...
Aug 03, 2021
Reditus CEO: Delta variant is clear dominant strain
Dr. Mike Sgambelluri, Reditus research scientist, working with the Illumina NextSeq technology. (Photo courtesy Reditus Laboratories) By Neil Doyle PEKIN – The CEO of Reditus Laboratories...
Aug 03, 2021
Illinois corn and soybeans are ahead of the average
Soybeans condition was rated 2 percent very poor, 5 percent poor, 26 percent fair, 43 percent good, and 24 percent excellent. (WJBC file photo) (USDA) SPRINGFIELD – There were 5.6 days suitable ...
Aug 03, 2021
ISU Solar Car team “Racying” in American Solar Car Challenge
Team Mercury fans can follow the race on Instagram @ISU_SolarCarTeam. (Photo courtesy: Illinois State University) By Blake Haas NORMAL – Illinois State University’s Solar Car “Racyin...
Aug 02, 2021
State Farm workers told to mask up as COVID cases rise
State Farm employees at the company's other hubs in Atlanta, Dallas, and Phoenix must also wear face coverings, the company said. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Heart of Illinois ABC BLOOMINGTON ̵...
Aug 02, 2021
Gov. Pritzker signs new law expands background checks that streamline the FOID and concealed-carry process
Gov. Pritzker signed the bill on Monday. (Photo courtesy: Gov. Pritzker/Facebook) By Dave Dahl SPRINGFIELD – Gov. JB Pritzker Monday had a busy day of signing bills. Gun legislation tries to str...
Aug 02, 2021
20-year old Mason County man killed in early morning Tazewell County crash
Police say the accident occurred around 6:00 a.m. on Monday morning. (Photo courtesy: Flickr) By Blake Haas TAZEWELL COUNTY – Tazewell County officials have identified a 20-year old Mason County...
Aug 02, 2021
MCHD reports 93 new cases of COVID-19 since Friday
The McLean County Health Department reported the new cases on Monday. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Blake Haas BLOOMINGTON – Since Friday, the McLean County Health Department is reporting 93 ne...
Aug 02, 2021
COVID vaccines available at the McLean County Fair
The health department will be offering COVID vaccines at the McLean County Fair Aug. 4-7. (Facebook/McLean County Fair) By Neil Doyle BLOOMINGTON – The McLean County Fair starts on Wednesday. Lo...
Aug 02, 2021
Rolling positivity rate above 4% in McLean County
On the vaccine front, 170,347 doses have been administered in the county, and 48.82% of the population are fully vaccinated. (Graphic courtesy McLean County Health Department)By Blake HaasBLOOMINGTON ...
Aug 02, 2021
