Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
Motorcyclist facing hate crime charges in Bloomington enters into plea deal
Marshall Blanchard, 22, of Bloomington. (Photo courtesy: Heart of Illinois ABC)By Heart of Illinois ABCBLOOMINGTON – A Bloomington man charged with a hate crime after allegedly riding his motorc...
Apr 26, 2021
Bloomington-Normal teens speak out against social injustices
First Vice President of Bloomington-Normal NAACP, Dr. Carla Campbell said it’s important the towns youth voices are heard. (Photo courtesy: Heart of Illinois ABC)By Heart of Illinois ABCBLOOMING...
Apr 26, 2021
A panel of Senators hear ideas about Gov. Pritzker’s money-saving proposals
State Sen. Rob Martwick (D-Chicago) says you ignore the state's financial problems at your peril. (Photo courtesy: Shutterstock)By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – A panel of senators Friday took time to ...
Apr 26, 2021
Illinois is getting to know its new poet laureate
Illinois poet laureate Angela Jackson – speaking virtually to Southern Illinois University's Paul Simon Public Policy Institute – says the young woman who captivated the nation at this yea...
Apr 23, 2021
McLean County administers 100,000 dose of COVID-19 vaccine
Shelby Morris received her first does of the COVID-19 vaccine on Friday. (Photo courtesy: Blake Haas/WJBC) By Blake Haas BLOOMINGTON – McLean County celebrated a significant milestone in the COV...
Apr 23, 2021
MCHD reports 71 new cases of coronavirus; Rolling positivity rate holds steady
The McLean County Health Department has reported 458 new cases of coronavirus over the last week. (WJBC file photo) By Neil Doyle BLOOMINGTON – McLean County added 71 cases of coronavirus...
Apr 23, 2021
Jury trial set next week for rural McLean County cop charged with official misconduct
Kelly Gordon, 54, of Colfax. (Photo courtesy: McLean County Jail) By Heart of Illinois ABC BLOOMINGTON – A rural McLean County police officer charged with official misconduct wants a jury to dec...
Apr 23, 2021
Hate crime trial set Monday for Bloomington man charged with injuring marchers protesting George Floyd’s killing
Marshall Blanchard, 22, of Bloomington. (Photo courtesy: Heart of Illinois ABC) By Heart of Illinois ABC BLOOMINGTON – A motorcyclist charged with hate crimes for allegedly driving through a cro...
Apr 23, 2021
Serious crash between bicyclist and pickup truck in Bloomington
Bloomington police say the cause for the crash is still under investigation. The roadway was blocked off for almost two hours. (Facebook/City of Bloomington – Police) By Neil Doyle BLOOMI...
Apr 22, 2021
Illinois House passes bill to outlaw the release of 50 or more balloons
Balloons, said sponsoring State Rep. Sam Yingling (D-Grayslake), are bad for the environment — including farm fields, wildlife, and aquatic life. (WJBC file photo) By Dave Dahl SPRINGFIEL...
Apr 22, 2021
