Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
Reditus closing McLean County Fairgrounds COVID-19 testing site at the end of July
The testing facility averages 60 COVID-19 tests a day. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Blake Haas NORMAL – The COVID-19 testing site at the McLean County Fairgrounds is closing at the end of July...
Jun 29, 2021
Illinois’ top military officer is sharing his thoughts on the ongoing cyber wars
Maj. Gen. Richard Neely, adjutant general and commander of the Illinois National Guard. (Photo courtesy: Dave Dahl/WJBC) By Dave Dahl SPRINGFIELD – A cybersecurity exercise that pulls together a...
Jun 29, 2021
Sen. Durbin visits U.S.-Mexican board with Vice President; says there’s still a problem
U.S. Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL) visited the boarder last Friday with the Vice President. (Twitter/Senator Dick Durbin) By Dave Dahl SPRINGFIELD – Shortly after accompanying the vice president on...
Jun 29, 2021
ISU program aims to clear slate for people with criminal past
This expungement clinic deals with many cases ranging from misdemeanors to felonies.(Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Heart of Illinois ABC NORMAL – A pilot program at Illinois State University is ...
Jun 29, 2021
COVID vaccine clinics will continue in Downtown Bloomington
Vaccine clinics will operate at Grossinger Motors Arena from July 1 through September 1.(Twitter/RepLaHood) By Neil Doyle BLOOMINGTON – The City of Bloomington and McLean County Health Departmen...
Jun 29, 2021
Numbers confirm what Illinois farmers can tell you – it’s wet!
Statewide, the average temperature was 71.0 degrees, 2.9 degrees below normal.(Facebook/IL Corn) By USDA SPRINGFIELD – There were 3.6 days suitable for field work during the week ending June 27,...
Jun 29, 2021
Teenager accused of punching McLean County correctional officer
Parks-Bullock was arrested on March 26, and has remained in jail after being charged with two counts each of attempted murder and aggravated battery by discharging a firearm.. (WJBC file photo) By HOI...
Jun 29, 2021
Illinois’ senior U.S. Senator says the work continues on a new infrastructure bill
U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin (D-Ill.) (Photo courtesy: Dave Dahl/WJBC)By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin (D-Ill.) is in on the talks toward a new infrastructure bill. And he says people as...
Jun 28, 2021
State Farm receiving more than 1,200 claims from weekend storms
As of Monday morning, State Farm is responding to 1,200 claims in Illinois from storm damage. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File)By Blake HaasBLOOMINGTON – A local insurance agency is reporting over 1,2...
Jun 28, 2021
Bloomington man facing drug and weapon charges after crashing into a squad car during a traffic stop
Jose Arizmendi, 32, of Bloomington. (Photo courtesy: Bloomington Police/Facebook)By Blake HaasBLOOMINGTON – A Bloomington man remains behind bars on gun, drugs, and traffic charges after authori...
Jun 28, 2021
