Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories

Will travel pick back up in 2021?
Tim Davis with Direct Travel in Bloomington says the numbers should improve with the rollout of the COVID-19 vaccine. According to the CDC, about 79 million vaccine doses have been administered in the...
Syndicated Author Mar 04, 2021

Study shows Illinois state’s teacher shortage is far from over
The teacher shortage in Illinois has been going on for years, and, the pandemic is only making it worse. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File)By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – Help Wanted: Teachers.A study shows ...
Syndicated Author Mar 04, 2021

McLean County adds 12 new cases of coronavirus
McLean County hospitals are reporting 81% of ICU beds and 92% of total beds in use.(Facebook/Reditus Laboratories) By Neil DoyleBLOOMINGTON – McLean County’s rolling positivity rate i...
Syndicated Author Mar 04, 2021

Unit 5 Superintendent: Staff vaccination around 65%
Unit 5 is currently offering in-person learning five days a week for elementary students. (WJBC file photo) By Neil DoyleNORMAL – Many teachers and staff in Unit 5 have had the opportunity ...
Syndicated Author Mar 04, 2021

ISU graduate teaching assistants say contract talks enter ‘strike readiness’ phase
The union said ISU responded with “more poverty proposals” that would not give all TAs a raise and no break on student fees. (Photo courtesy: HOI/ABC) By Heart of Illinois ABC NORMAL ̵...
Syndicated Author Mar 04, 2021

Steak ‘n Shake, founded in Normal, stakes future on self-service
Steak ‘n Shake has 556 restaurants nationwide. Founder Gus Belt opened the first restaurant in 1934 on South Main Street in Normal, now the site of Monical’s Pizza near Carle BroMenn Medic...
Syndicated Author Mar 04, 2021
Unknown cause ignites Pontiac business
The blaze started just before 7 p.m.(PHOTO:WJBC) By WJBC News PONTIAC– An auto repair shop in Pontiac might be a total loss from a fire that happened there Wednesday evening. A firefighter said ...
Syndicated Author Mar 04, 2021

Cannabis dispensary workers in downtown Springfield will vote to unionize
Briana Rodriguez works for Ascend, at its medicinal and recreational cannabis dispensary in downtown Springfield. (Dave Dahl/WJBC) By Dave Dahl SPRINGFIELD – If Briana Rodriguez’ bo...
Syndicated Author Mar 03, 2021

Night In A Car raises over $130,000
Home Sweet Home Ministries’ “Night In A Car” event is a homelessness simulation with people living in their cars during the overnight hours. (WJBC File Photo) By Neil Doyle BL...
Syndicated Author Mar 03, 2021 Home Sweet Home Ministries. (Photo courtesy: HSHM/Facebook)

Virtual concert to benefit Miller Park Zoo
The virtual concert is scheduled for March 31. Ticket information is available here. (WJBC file photo) By Neil Doyle BLOOMINGTON – Several country music stars will be putting on a virtual...
Syndicated Author Mar 03, 2021



