Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
District 87 will require masks when school starts in August
District 87 Superintendent Dr. Barry Reilly released an update Wednesday with current plans for a return to school in August. (WJBC File Photo) By Neil DoyleBLOOMINGTON – At this time, the ...
Jun 24, 2021
Connect Transit trustees approve upgrades for 51 Bloomington bus stops
Construction on the ADA compliant bus stops starts this summer. Later this year, trustees will vote on improvements to about 50 bus stops in Normal. (WJBC file photo)By HOI ABCNORMAL – Connect T...
Jun 24, 2021
Businesses facing labor shortage due to extra unemployment benefits
Bob Bruno, a labor and employment relations professor at the University of Illinois spoke with WJBC’s Dave Dahl. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File)By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – You have probably hear...
Jun 23, 2021
Clinton Police Chief explains frustration filled Facebook post
Clinton Police Chief Ben Lowers spoke with WJBC’s Scott Miller. (Photo courtesy: Clinton Police/Facebook)By Blake HaasCLINTON – As the summer months warm up, Clinton Police is noticing a s...
Jun 23, 2021
MCHD officials report new COVID-19 death; warn Delta variant could raise cases
Marianne Manko, the public affairs coordinator for the health department reported the new death on Wednesday. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File)By Blake HaasBLOOMINGTON – For the past week, the McLean ...
Jun 23, 2021
Construction crews beginning the first stage of Towanda Avenue Bridge
Construction is set to begin on Monday. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Blake Haas NORMAL – Starting on Monday, drivers are encouraged to use caution as construction crews begin repairing the Tow...
Jun 23, 2021
Twin City native advocating for people seeking asylum at southern border
Will McCorkle described the camps on the Mexico side of the southern border as horrific. (Photo courtesy: HOI/ABC) By Heart of Illinois ABC BLOOMINGTON – A McLean County native is advocating for...
Jun 23, 2021
DCFS enhances training and resources to support LGBTQI+ youth
LGBTQI + stands for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer / Questioning, Intersex, and more. (WJBC file photo) By Dave Dahl SPRINGFIELD – During this Pride Month, Illinois' child welfare ag...
Jun 23, 2021
Reditus Laboratories identifies additional cases of Delta variant
Dr. Mike Sgambelluri, Reditus research scientist, working with the Illumina NextSeq technology. (Photo courtesy Reditus Laboratories) By Neil Doyle PEKIN – A Pekin-based laboratory has identifie...
Jun 23, 2021
Ameren blames Mylar balloons for power outage in Livingston County
The balloons blew three fuses, and did what an Ameren spokesperson said was “significant” damage. (Photo Ameren Illinois) By HOI ABC CHATSWORTH – Ask about 1,000 Ameren Illino...
Jun 23, 2021
