Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
Map for special bulk waste pickup in Bloomington
Public works crews will be collecting bulk waste from July 6-19. (Map courtesy City of Bloomington) By Neil Doyle BLOOMINGTON – The City of Bloomington will offer free bulk waste pickup starting...
Jul 02, 2021
Illinois’ emergence from the pandemic continues
The Flash Index, compiled by University of Illinois economics professor Fred Giertz, rose from 105.3 to 106.0 over the past month. (Photo courtesy University of Illinois) By Dave Dahl SPRINGFIELD R...
Jul 02, 2021
Storm damage assessment teams going door-to-door in McLean County
McLean County emergency management crews will be going door-to-door Friday, July 2 and Saturday, July 3 to talk with residents in areas most impacted by the severe storms last weekend. (Facebook/Home ...
Jul 01, 2021
Business coalition urges Gov. and lawmakers to consider passing an energy bill
Mark Denzler, president of the Illinois Manufacturers' Association, says businesses are watching cost and reliability, as lawmakers continue to negotiate energy legislation. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File...
Jul 01, 2021
McLean County Museum of History celebrating 4th of July with free admission
The McLean County Museum of History is offering free admission on July 5. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Blake Haas BLOOMINGTON – The McLean County Museum of History is celebrating Independence ...
Jul 01, 2021
Expiration dates extended for driver’s licenses and ID cards
The new Jan. 1, 2022 extension also includes expiration dates that will occur between July and December of this year. (Photo courtesy Google Maps)By Neil DoyleBLOOMINGTON – Expiration dates for ...
Jul 01, 2021
Bloomington man sentenced to 80 years in prison for predatory criminal sexual assault
Juan Lorenzo, 43, of Bloomington was sentenced on Tuesday. (Photo courtesy: Flickr)By Heart of Illinois ABCBLOOMINGTON – A Bloomington man has been sentenced to 80 years in prison on eight count...
Jun 30, 2021
MCHD reports two new COVID-related deaths; nine new cases
The McLean County Health Department reported the new cases on Wednesday. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File)By Blake HaasBLOOMINGTON – In the past week, the McLean County Health Department reports two C...
Jun 30, 2021
Bloomington-Normal residents face hefty price tag from weekend storms
Nina Gorden is one of hundreds of Bloomington residents dealing with flood damage. (Photo courtesy: HOI/ABC)By Heart of Illinois ABCBLOOMINGTON – Homeowners in the Twin Cities are looking at hef...
Jun 30, 2021
McLean County issues disaster declaration after weekend flooding
Flooding shut down major thoroughfares, including a portion of I-55 between McLean and Shirley.(Facebook/Mt. Hope-Funks Grove FPD)By Neil DoyleBLOOMINGTON – McLean County Board Chairman John McI...
Jun 30, 2021
