Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
Woman hospitalized after Thursday car vs. train crash near Bloomington
The sheriff says the railroad crossing did not have stop arms or lights. (Photo courtesy: Heart of Illinois ABC)By Heart of Illinois ABCBLOOMINGTON – A 19-year-old woman had “serious injur...
Apr 02, 2021
MCHD reports 2 COVID-related deaths; 78 new cases of coronavirus
The health department has reported 432 new cases over the last week. (Graphic courtesy McLean County Health Department) By Neil DoyleBLOOMINGTON – The McLean County Health Department on Fri...
Apr 02, 2021
Local health officials urge caution for the holiday weekend
MCHD Administrator Jessica McKnight says many people are still not vaccinated, so if you decide to gather the best way to do so is outdoors, maintain social distancing, and wear a mask. (WJBC file pho...
Apr 02, 2021
Outdoor dining begins in Uptown Normal
More than 18 Uptown Normal dining establishments can take advantage of outdoor seating options beginning April 1. (Town of Normal/Facebook) By Neil DoyleNORMAL – With the weather getting wa...
Apr 01, 2021
BPD: 2 in custody for October 2020 homicide; 1 suspect at large
A third suspect, 22-year-old James Moon of Bloomington, is still at large. Authorities say Moon is wanted for several charges including murder, mob action and aggravated battery. (WJBC file photo)&nbs...
Apr 01, 2021
77 new cases of COVID-19 in McLean County
McLean County’s rolling positivity rate inched down to 5.3%. (Graphic courtesy McLean County Health Department) By Neil DoyleBLOOMINGTON – The McLean County Health Department reported...
Apr 01, 2021
Former mayor Rich Buchanan dies
Buchanan was a “common sense individual” who used his sense of humor to bring levity to tense situations (PHOTO: McLean CO. Museum of History) BLOOMINGTON – Former Bloomington...
Apr 01, 2021
Illinois not meeting metrics to advance to the COVID Bridge Phase
Health officials continue to urge all residents to continue to mask up, socially distance, and avoid crowds to reduce transmission and bring the metrics back in line to transition to the Bridge Phase....
Mar 31, 2021
About 77% of McLean County residents 65 and older have received one dose
The COVID-19 vaccination site located at Grossinger Motors Arena in downtown Bloomington. (Blake Haas/WJBC) By Neil Doyle BLOOMINGTON – While vaccination numbers have slightly improved in...
Mar 31, 2021
MCHD: Concerning increase in positive COVID-19 cases
McLean County’s rolling positivity rate inched up to 5.4%, the highest it has been since Jan. 25. (Graphic courtesy McLean County Health Department) By Neil Doyle BLOOMINGTON – McLe...
Mar 31, 2021
