Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
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
McLean County adds 32 cases of coronavirus
The county’s rolling positivity rate inched down to 5.2%. (Graphic courtesy McLean County Health Department) By Neil Doyle BLOOMINGTON – Local health officials Thursday reported 32 ...
Apr 22, 2021
Illinois House task force is reviewing statues and other monuments around the Capitol
Statues of Stephen Douglas and Pierre Menard, who had ties to slavery, have already departed the Capitol's front lawn. (Dave Dahl/WJBC) By Dave Dahl SPRINGFIELD – At a time when some plac...
Apr 22, 2021
MCHD to offer evening and drive-through COVID-19 vaccine clinics
The COVID-19 vaccination site located at Grossinger Motors Arena in downtown Bloomington. (Blake Haas/WJBC) By Neil DoyleBLOOMINGTON – To increase access to the COVID-19 vaccine, the McLean...
Apr 21, 2021
2 additional COVID-related deaths in McLean County
The county added 91 new cases Wednesday as the rolling positivity rate inched up to 5.6%. (Graphic courtesy McLean County Health Department) By Neil DoyleBLOOMINGTON – The McLean County Hea...
Apr 21, 2021
CIRA passenger numbers up 27% last month
Central Illinois Regional Airport Deputy Director Fran Strebing says there were extra flights on Allegiant and Frontier to Florida and American and Delta saw increases in traffic. (Facebook/Central Il...
Apr 21, 2021
