Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories

27 new coronavirus cases reported in McLean County
McLean County’s rolling positivity rate inched up to 2.3%. (Graphic courtesy McLean County Health Department) By Neil DoyleBLOOMINGTON – McLean County health officials Tuesday reporte...
Syndicated Author Mar 09, 2021

Coroner identifies Bloomington man in weekend shooting
BPD says no arrests have been made and no suspect information is available. This incident remains under investigation by the coroner’s office and Bloomington police. (WJBC file photo) By Ne...
Syndicated Author Mar 09, 2021

Bloomington’s Carrillo finds council opposed to police funding cuts
The request for a comprehensive discussion about the police department’s budget came from Alderwoman Jenn Carrillo, who noted almost a year has passed since George Floyd’s death while in M...
Syndicated Author Mar 09, 2021

More in-person learning for District 87 students later this month
Remote learning students will keep the same practices for the remainder of the school year.(WJBC file photo) By Neil DoyleBLOOMINGTON – District 87 on Monday announced to families that in-p...
Syndicated Author Mar 08, 2021

Gas prices on the rise across the state
Prices at the pump are up almost 30 cents over the past month. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File)By Katherine MurphyBLOOMINGTON – In the past week, gas prices in Illinois have climbed 4.8 cents per gal...
Syndicated Author Mar 08, 2021

Can you spread COVID-19 after receiving the vaccine?
Dr. John Weiland spoke with WJBC’s Scott Miller. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Blake Haas BLOOMINGTON – According to a Bloomington Doctor, health experts are waiting for more answers on i...
Syndicated Author Mar 08, 2021

Back deck catches fire at downtown Bloomington restaurant
Brass Pig Smoke & Ale House is located at 602 N. Main Street in downtown Bloomington. (Facebook/City of Bloomington – Fire) By Neil Doyle BLOOMINGTON – Fire crews were called Mo...
Syndicated Author Mar 08, 2021

MCHD reports 44 new cases of coronavirus; Rolling positivity rate below 2%
The rolling positivity rate dropped from 2.3% to 1.9%.(Graphic courtesy McLean County Health Department) By Neil Doyle BLOOMINGTON – McLean County’s rolling positivity rate dropped ...
Syndicated Author Mar 08, 2021

‘Stampede’ at the Miller Park Zoo brings out more runners than pre-COVID 2020
Pratt said there was no after party or award ceremony like normal. Instead, winners will be recognized online. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Heart of Illinois ABC BLOOMINGTON – The Miller Park ...
Syndicated Author Mar 08, 2021

New director of the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum
The museum board Friday approved the hiring of Christina Shutt. She begins June 8. (WJBC file photo) By Dave Dahl SPRINGFIELD – For the first time, a person of color will lead the Abraham...
Syndicated Author Mar 06, 2021