Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
Normal Town Council violated ‘Open Meetings Act’ twice in 2019, Attorney General says
Karyn Smith told Heart of Illinois-ABC there are more expanded discussions of various topics since her election to the council. (Photo courtesy: Heart of Illinois ABC) By Heart of Illinois ABC NORMAL ...
Mar 18, 2021
MCHD reports 24 new coronavirus cases
Just over 11% of McLean County’s population has been fully vaccinated, according to the Illinois Department of Public Health. (Graphic courtesy McLean County Health Department) By Neil Do...
Mar 17, 2021
Salvation Army food pantry could return to indoor pick-up by early May
The Salvation Army is located at 611 W. Washington St. in Bloomington. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Blake Haas BLOOMINGTON – Over the past year, the Salvation Army food pantry provided food fo...
Mar 17, 2021
Lawsuit alleges Heart of Illinois school district allowed sexual abuse of a Down Syndrome student
The Blue Ridge district runs three schools in Farmer City, Mansfield, and Bellflower. (Facebook/Blue Ridge CUSD #18)By Heart of Illinois ABCFARMER CITY – A federal lawsuit filed Tuesday alleges ...
Mar 17, 2021
Illinois House Veterans Affairs Committee discusses COVID
State Rep. Stephanie Kifowit (D-Oswego), chair of the House Veterans Affairs Committee, is frustrated with how the department is set up and with the information she's getting about it. (Dave Dahl/WJBC...
Mar 16, 2021
40 new COVID cases in McLean County
There have been 175 COVID-related deaths in the county. (Graphic courtesy McLean County Health Department) By Neil DoyleBLOOMINGTON – McLean County health officials Tuesday reported 40 new ...
Mar 16, 2021
MCHD: Hopeful vaccine doses will continue to increase
Venus Whitfield receives her first dose of the Moderna vaccine at Mt. Pisgah Baptist Church in Bloomington. (Facebook/McLean County Health Department) By Neil DoyleBLOOMINGTON – McLean Coun...
Mar 16, 2021
Break this year for lower-earning Illinoisans
The group of taxpayers Comptroller Susana Mendoza is talking about are the ones who qualify for the Earned Income Tax Credit. (WJBC file photo) By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – Some Illinoisans wi...
Mar 16, 2021
Despite objection, council backs former member’s Normal Planning Commission appointment
The council voted 6-1 Monday night to approve Mayor Chris Koos’ selection of R.C. McBride to serve on the Normal Planning Commission until March of 2024. (WJBC file photo) By HOI ABCNORMAL ...
Mar 16, 2021
Inclusion playground eyed for Bloomington’s west side, city council reviews O’Neil Pool plans
White Oak Park on North Cottage Avenue is the leading potential site for the new inclusion playground. (Photo courtesy City of Bloomington) By HOI ABCBLOOMINGTON – The Bloomington City Coun...
Mar 16, 2021
