Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
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
District 87 doubling in-person school days
Before, students were only allowed in the classroom two days a week. (Photo courtesy: Heart of Illinois ABC) By Heart of Illinois ABC BLOOMINGTON – Students in Bloomington School District 87 hea...
Mar 31, 2021
State Farm sets goal to cut greenhouse gas emissions in half by 2030
State Farm is also exploring sustainable solutions for fleet vehicles, energy efficiency capital projects, virtual power purchase agreements, and green natural gas. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Hear...
Mar 31, 2021
Teenager from Normal dies in boating accident
According to a statement from the university, both students were members of the Iowa State Crew Club. The club was practicing Sunday morning at Little Wall Lake when their boat capsized. (WJBC file ph...
Mar 30, 2021
University Farm continues to teach ISU students
Dr. Earing helping out with AGR 236 (Parturition Management) at the sheep barn to get the students ready for their overnight lamb watch shifts. (Facebook/Illinois State University Farm) By Neil...
Mar 30, 2021
Outdoor dining applications open for Bloomington bars, restaurants
Barriers or other traffic control devices may be provided by the city at a particular location at the city’s decresion. (Photo courtesy: Heart of Illinois ABC/File)By Heart of Illinois ABCBLOOMI...
Mar 30, 2021
