Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories

McLean County Museum of History to reopen May 1
Each exhibit will be limited to a maximum of 10 guests, and no more than 20 guests will be allowed to occupy the building at one time, according to a news release. (WJBC file photo) By Neil Doy...
Syndicated Author Apr 29, 2021

MCHD analyzes COVID numbers with local hospitals, 25 residents hospitalized
Below is a breakdown showing the number of cases admitted and discharged since the start of the year. (Graphic courtesy McLean County Health Department) By Neil Doyle BLOOMINGTON – As of ...
Syndicated Author Apr 29, 2021

FEMA assisting families affected by COVID-19
State Rep. Dan Brady, who is also a Funeral Home Director spoke with WJBC’s Scott Miller. (Photo courtesy: Kibler-Brady-Ruestman Memorial Home/Facebook) By Blake Haas BLOOMINGTON – Those w...
Syndicated Author Apr 29, 2021

Flooding at McLean County Sheriff’s Office causes shutdown of some key functions
The McLean County Law and Justice Center in downtown Bloomington. (WJBC file photo) By Heart of Illinois ABC BLOOMINGTON – A busted pipe caused some flooding at the McLean County Sheriff’s...
Syndicated Author Apr 29, 2021

Court records reveal details of case against driver in fatal McLean County crash
Abuelsood Juma. (Photo courtesy: McLean County Jail) By Heart of Illinois ABC BLOOMINGTON – Reckless homicide charges filed after the death of a McLean County road worker last June allege the dr...
Syndicated Author Apr 29, 2021

Free bulk waste and brush pickup in Bloomington starts next week
Spring bulk waste will be collected for free from May 3-14. A map for pickup days can be found here. (WJBC file photo) By Neil DoyleBLOOMINGTON – Free bulk waste pickup for Bloomington resi...
Syndicated Author Apr 29, 2021

Bloomington Normal Laborers Local 362 honors Workers’ Memorial Day
This year, Laborers Local 362 honored 59-year-old Larry Williams. (Photo courtesy: Heart of Illinois ABC)By Heart of Illinois ABCBLOOMINGTON – Wednesday the Bloomington and Normal Trades & L...
Syndicated Author Apr 28, 2021

Hy-Vee pharmacies now offering free COVID-19 vaccines without appointments
For those who prefer to make a vaccine appointment in advance, that option is still available by visiting hy-vee.com/covidvaccine. (Facebook/Hy-Vee Bloomington) By Neil DoyleBLOOMINGTON – A...
Syndicated Author Apr 28, 2021

Illinois Senate Republicans push for independent mapmaking commission
Senate Minority Leader Dan McConchie (R-Hawthorn Woods). (Dave Dahl/WJBC) By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – The top Illinois Senate Republican says Gov. JB Pritzker ought to authorize an independen...
Syndicated Author Apr 28, 2021

Another coronavirus-related death in McLean County; 61 residents hospitalized
The county’s rolling positivity rate inched down to 4.9%. (Graphic courtesy McLean County Health Department) By Neil DoyleBLOOMINGTON – The McLean County Health Department Wednesday r...
Syndicated Author Apr 28, 2021



