Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
Manhunt underway as inmates escape Fulton County jail
You are asked to call the Fulton County Sheriff at 309-547-2277 or 911 if your vehicle is missing, or if you see the inmates. (Photo courtesy: Heart of Illinois ABC) By Heart of Illinois ABC FULTON CO...
Jul 08, 2021
Bloomington Rotary names new President
Van Miller of Bloomington (left) is the club’s new President. (Photo courtesy: Bloomington Rotary Club) By Blake Haas BLOOMINGTON – The Bloomington Rotary Club has a new club President. Th...
Jul 08, 2021
McLean County Sheriff’s Office mourns the loss of police K-9
K-9 Keej first joined the force in McLean County with Lt. Jason Tuttle in 2008. (Photo courtesy: McLean County Sheriff’s Office/Facebook) By Blake Haas BLOOMINGTON – A McLean County Police...
Jul 08, 2021
MCHD reports COVID-related death; 29 new cases in the past week
The McLean County Health Department reported the new cases on Wednesday. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Blake Haas BlOOMINGTON - Another McLean County resident has died from COVID-19, while health off...
Jul 08, 2021
McLean County Board urged not to forget flood damage on area farms
Board member and Heyworth farmer William Friedrich came to the meeting with pictures of the damage on his property. (Photo courtesy: HOI/ABC) By Heart of Illinois ABC BLOOMINGTON – McLean County...
Jul 07, 2021
Gov. Pritzker warning the public about phishing emails
Gov. JB Pritzker is warning the public – don't get scammed by a phony e-mail looking for your personal information. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File)By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – Gov. JB Pritzker ha...
Jul 07, 2021
Gov. Pritzker signs comprehensive health care bill
Gov. Pritzker. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File)By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – Gov. JB Pritzker Tuesday signed what he said was a comprehensive health care bill."This legislation provides Medicaid co...
Jul 07, 2021
Gas prices on the rise across Illinois
Gas prices are on the rise across the state. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File)By Blake HaasBLOOMINGTON – Gas prices are rising across the state as more people hit the roads over the holiday weekend.Ac...
Jul 06, 2021
McLean County Sheriff’s Office investigating fatal accident
An autopsy is scheduled for Tuesday. (Photo courtesy: Flickr/File)By Blake HaasBLOOMINGTON – The McLean County’s Coroner’s Office and the McLean County Sheriff’s Office are inv...
Jul 06, 2021
Prominent McLean County labor leader passes away at age 82
Ronn Morehead passed away on Saturday. (Photo courtesy: HOI/ABC)By Heart of Illinois ABCBLOOMINGTON – One of the county’s most prominent labor leaders is being remembered for his many deca...
Jul 06, 2021
