Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
Bird tests positive for West Nile Virus in McLean County
West Nile Virus is a disease spread by mosquitoes that can result in brain inflammation known as encephalitis. (Flickr)By Jake FogalNORMAL – The McLean County Health Department is reminding comm...
Aug 07, 2024
Local EMA encouraging people with dementia to use Care Trak
The device bridges the gap for those with dementia who still have some independence and their families aren't quite ready for them to go to a senior living center. (Photo Courtesy of WMBD-TV)By WMBD-T...
Aug 07, 2024
Illinois’ planting season enters new phase next week
This Monday brings the first yield forecast for corn and soybeans around Illinois. (WJBC file photo)By USDASPRINGFIELD – There were 4.0 days suitable for fieldwork in the week ending August 4, 2...
Aug 07, 2024
Bloomington martial arts studio owner named ‘master instructor’ by association
Elisha Coffrin (middle) posed for a picture. (Photo courtesy: ATA Martial Arts/Facebook)By WMBD BLOOMINGTON – The co-owner of Coffrin's ATA Martial Arts has been given the title of master instru...
Aug 06, 2024
Bloomington eyecare practice plans to lay off 100 employees
The eye care practice is located inside the old State Farm building in downtown Bloomington. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File)By WMBD TV BLOOMINGTON – A Bloomington eye care practice will soon be layi...
Aug 06, 2024
Local universities ready for students despite FAFSA difficulties
As of July 30, it was announced institutions will not be able to make batch corrections. The universities are now having to manually make any necessary changes to student applications. If students are...
Aug 06, 2024
Narcan vending machine installed to address McLean County overdose deaths
According to a Chestnut Health System news release, the vending machine providing free Naloxone/Narcan will be located at Chestnut Health's 1003 Martin Luther King Jr. Drive location. (Photo by Punchi...
Aug 02, 2024
Bloomington’s library celebrates completed renovations, expansions with ribbon-cutting
A teen zone, community rooms, an innovation lab and two recording studios are now accessible at Bloomington's library. (Photo courtesy of WMBD-TV)By WMBD-TVBLOOMINGTON – Thursday, the Bloomingto...
Aug 02, 2024
Sonya Massey, mother called 911 multiple times in days before her death to report mental health crises
Woman shot by deputy had been in contact with mental health crisis teams hours earlier. (Photo courtesy: Capitol News Illinois) By BETH HUNDSDORFERCapitol News Illinoisnews@capitolnewsillinois.com&nbs...
Aug 01, 2024
OSF HealthCare announces retirement of central region CEO
Anderson’s retirement will be effective next year. (Photo courtesy: OSF/X)By WMBD TV PEORIA – OSF HealthCare announced Thursday that Bob Anderson, central region chief executive officer fo...
Aug 01, 2024
