Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
Rolling positivity rate above 4%; McLean County adds 38 new coronavirus cases
(Graphic courtesy McLean County Health Department) By Neil DoyleBLOOMINGTON – McLean County’s rolling positivity rate inched up to 4.2% as local health officials Wednesday reported 38...
Mar 24, 2021
After over 2 years of fighting, McLean County man has 5 felony charges dropped
Lavonte Rayford is free of five felony charges. (Photo courtesy: Heart of Illinois ABC)By Heart of Illinois ABCNORMAL – After more than two years, several hospital visits, countless documents an...
Mar 24, 2021
Connect Transit expects to start collecting fares again in June
The board will discuss the matter again at monthly meetings in April and May. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File)By Heart of Illinois ABCNORMAL – Connect Transit passengers in the Twin-Cities can ...
Mar 24, 2021
Illinois lawmakers discuss the problem of suicide, challenge of early detection
State Sen. Laura Fine (D-Glenview). (Facebook/State Senator Laura Fine) By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – The problem of suicide – and the challenge of early detection – were before a S...
Mar 24, 2021
MCHD reports 68 new cases of COVID-19
Almost 59,000 doses of vaccine have been administered in McLean County. (Graphic courtesy McLean County Health Department) By Neil Doyle BLOOMINGTON – McLean County added 68 new cases of ...
Mar 23, 2021
Governor and Illinois Legislative Black Caucus celebrate education workforce bill
Gov. JB Pritzker spoke during a gathering at Olive Harvey College on the south side of Chicago. (Twitter/Lt. Governor Juliana Stratton) By Dave Dahl CHICAGO – It was a victory lap Monday ...
Mar 23, 2021
Illinois could be expanding the field of legal fireworks
We're talking about fountain-style sparklers that sit on the ground. HB 2898 has passed the House Consumer Protection Committee. (Facebook/Towanda IL 4th of July Celebration) By Dave Dahl SPRIN...
Mar 23, 2021
Spack: Decision to opt out was not based on record
The decision means ISU won't play its remaining spring games with South Dakota State, Southern Illinois, North Dakota, and Missouri State. (WJBC file photo) By Neil Doyle NORMAL – Illinoi...
Mar 23, 2021
Former State Farm HQ given landmark protection, city council also signs off on firefighters’ pact
State Farm considered demolishing the 13-story building after vacating it in 2018. Instead, State Farm sold the building to Urban Equity Properties. (WJBC file photo) By HOI ABC BLOOMINGTON ...
Mar 23, 2021
$11.8 million O’Neil pool, skate park project wins Bloomington City Council backing
O'Neil Pool is located at 1515 West Chestnut Street in Bloomington. (Photo courtesy City of Bloomington) By HOI ABC BLOOMINGTON – The Bloomington City Council is willing to borrow money t...
Mar 23, 2021
