Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
McLean County Board’s only Asian says board hasn’t done enough to fight anti-Asian bias
Board member Lea Cline called on the board to ramp up their commitment to stopping discrimination in the community. (Photo courtesy: Heart of Illinois ABC)By Heart of Illinois ABCBLOOMINGTON ...
Apr 16, 2021
Sentencing delayed for man convicted in 2018 Bloomington triple murder
Sydney Mays Jr. of Bloomington, talks with a member of his legal team in the courtroom at the Law and Justice Cener Monday, Jan. 25, 2021. (Photo courtesy: Heart of Illinois ABC/File)By Heart of Illin...
Apr 16, 2021
Union members and top lawmakers rallied at the Capitol for fairness
Members of the Carpenters Union joined Democratic legislative leaders and the attorney general rallied in front of the Lincoln statue to decry contractors who pay employees off the books. (Dave Dahl/W...
Apr 15, 2021
71 new cases of COVID in McLean County; 1 additional death
The county’s rolling positivity rate inched up to 5.7%. (Graphic courtesy McLean County Health Department) By Neil DoyleBLOOMINGTON – McLean County health officials Thursday reported ...
Apr 15, 2021
Week 5: U-High looking for their second win in a matchup against Champaign Centennial
The WJBC High School Football Extravaganza can be heard starting at 6 p.m. on AM 1230 WJBC. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Blake Haas BLOOMINGTON – University High is looking for their second wi...
Apr 15, 2021
Authorities use DNA evidence to arrest McLean County date rape suspect
William Beasley, 27, of Bloomington. (Photo courtesy: McLean County Jail) By Heart of Illinois ABC BLOOMINGTON – McLean County prosecutors revealed police used DNA to track down the suspect in a...
Apr 15, 2021
IWU takes action as student is hurt in fraternity hazing
A spokesperson for the school said the student’s injury was treated and he’s now back to class. (Photo courtesy: Heart of Illinois ABC) By Heart of Illinois ABC NORMAL – An Illinois ...
Apr 15, 2021
Term-limit bill has passed the House Executive Committee
The bill, which codifies the rules into state law, is sponsored by State Rep. Anthony DeLuca (D-Chicago Heights). (Dave Dahl/WJBC) By Dave Dahl SPRINGFIELD – Fans of term limits have some...
Apr 14, 2021
Gleason: Police chief recruitment should begin in May
Bloomington City Manager Tim Gleason says the recruitment process should begin in mid to late May. (WJBC file photo) By Neil Doyle BLOOMINGTON – Earlier this week, Eric West was named the...
Apr 14, 2021
MCHD reports 99 new cases of coronavirus
There are 51 McLean County residents in the hospital due to COVID and 567 are in home isolation. (Graphic courtesy McLean County Health Department) By Neil Doyle BLOOMINGTON – Local hospi...
Apr 14, 2021
