Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
Bipartisan effort planned to draw ‘fair maps’ in McLean County
Democratic Board Member Elizabeth Johnston and Republican Vice Chairman Jim Soeldner will advise McIntyre about who will serve on the committee. (Photo courtesy: Heart of Illinois ABC)By Heart of Illi...
May 14, 2021
Governor’s top staff address the coronavirus outbreak at the veterans’ home in La Salle
Deputy Gov. Sol Flores. (Dave Dahl/WJBC) By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – Lawmakers looking into the 36 coronavirus deaths at the La Salle veterans' home are still making hay out of a blistering r...
May 14, 2021
Terri Goss Kinzy named ISU’s 20th president
Dr. Terri Goss Kinzy. (Photo courtesy Illinois State University) By WJBC StaffNORMAL – Illinois State University’s Board of Trustees has appointed Dr. Terri Goss Kinzy as the universi...
May 14, 2021
NFD seeing uptick in stovetop fires, urging residents to not use them as storage
The Normal Fire Department has responded to three stovetop fires in the past five weeks. (Photo courtesy: Normal Fire Department)By Blake HaasNORMAL – Due to the recent uptick in stovetop fires,...
May 13, 2021
McLean County reports another COVID-related death; Pfizer vaccine now available for kids 12-15
Following Wednesday’s announcement from the CDC, the Pfizer vaccine is now available for kids ages 12-15 in McLean County. (Graphic courtesy McLean County Health Department) By Neil DoyleBL...
May 13, 2021
McLean County farmers making good progress
According to the USDA crop report, 74 percent of corn has been planted, compared to 61 percent for the five-year average. (Facebook/IL Corn) By Neil DoyleBLOOMINGTON – Planting across Illin...
May 13, 2021
LaHood, Davis miss vote to remove Wyoming Congresswoman
Congressmen Darin LaHood (R-Dunlap) (left) and Rodney Davis (R-Taylorville) (right) did not vote. (Photo courtesy: Dave Dahl/WJBC)By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – For those of you wondering how your lo...
May 13, 2021
Unit 5 approves new district DEI director
That report is expected to get presented in full at the August board meeting. (Photo courtesy: Heart of Illinois ABC) By Heart of Illinois ABC BLOOMINGTON – The McLean County Unit 5 School Board...
May 13, 2021
Multi-million dollar gift to fund ‘world class’ natural playground in Normal
The playground will be built in stages so kids can play outside at recess during construction. (Photo courtesy: Heart of Illinois ABC) By Heart of Illinois ABC BLOOMINGTON – A long-time resident...
May 13, 2021
Illinois is mounting a big tourism campaign
Gov. Pritzker spoke during a news conference at the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum in Springfield. (Dave Dahl/WJBC) By Dave Dahl SPRINGFIELD – The state’s look at p...
May 13, 2021
