Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories

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...
Syndicated Author 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...
Syndicated Author 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...
Syndicated Author 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...
Syndicated Author 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...
Syndicated Author Mar 30, 2021

Museum to highlight McLean County women who shaped our history
The online program will start at at 7 p.m. More information is available here. (WJBC file photo) By Neil DoyleBLOOMINGTON – To honor the historic women of McLean County, the museum of histo...
Syndicated Author Mar 29, 2021

MCHD reports 142 new cases of coronavirus
There have been 207 COVID-related deaths in the county. (Graphic courtesy McLean County Health Department) By Neil DoyleBLOOMINGTON – McLean County added 142 new cases of coronavirus since ...
Syndicated Author Mar 29, 2021

Investigator: Council member’s complaints are political, not discrimination
Normal Town Council member Stan Nord. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File)By Heart of Illinois ABCNORMAL – An independent investigator looking into discrimination complaints against top government leader...
Syndicated Author Mar 29, 2021

Car dealers sue Rivian over plans for direct selling of electric vehicles
The company plans to sell vehicles online and in showrooms. (Photo courtesy: Rivian/File)By Heart of Illinois ABCNORMAL – Some of this area’s largest car dealers are suing electric vehicle...
Syndicated Author Mar 29, 2021

18-year old charged with wounding another teenager in Normal
Normal Police Chief Rick Bleichner said the victim suffered serious, but not life-threatening injuries. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File)By Heart of Illinois ABCNORMAL – Normal Police have arrested an...
Syndicated Author Mar 29, 2021



