Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
Polar Plungers “getting creative” despite COVID-19 pandemic
Each year, this support provides critical funding for the 23,000 brave athletes of Special Olympics Illinois so they can compete in year-round sports & training, health & wellness, and leaders...
Mar 03, 2021
MCHD reports 3 more COVID-related deaths; 25 new cases of coronavirus
There have been 173 COVID-related deaths in the county. (Graphic courtesy McLean County Health Department) By Neil Doyle BLOOMINGTON – Hospital capacity in McLean County remains high as local he...
Mar 03, 2021
McLean County Justice Committee Chairman pulls resolution on qualified immunity
The board’s executive committee and full county board would also have to sign off on the resolution for the resolution to gain final approval. (Photo courtesy: Heart of Illinois ABC) By Heart of...
Mar 03, 2021
Another candidate for Illinois Secretary of State
State Sen. Mike Hastings (D-Frankfort), an Army veteran who played football at West Point, says the job would not be a stepping stone. (Dave Dahl/WJBC) By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – Assuming Il...
Mar 03, 2021
Illinois to receive 83,000 doses of Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine
One of the state’s COVID-19 mass vaccination sites is located in the Orr building on the Illinois State Fair Grounds. (Facebook/Illinois National Guard) By WJBC StaffSPRINGFIELD – Ill...
Mar 02, 2021
Rolling positivity rate drops below 2%; McLean County adds 7 new cases of coronavirus
As for COVID-19 vaccines, 35,417 doses have been administered in McLean County. (WJBC file photo) By Neil DoyleBLOOMINGTON – McLean County’s rolling positivity rate inched down to 1.9...
Mar 02, 2021
Republican lawmakers want greater accountability at LaSalle Veterans’ Home
State Sen. Sue Rezin (R-Morris) spoke during an online news conference Monday. (Dave Dahl/WJBC) By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – Three dozen COVID-19 deaths, and the lawmakers who represent the La...
Mar 02, 2021
Police say 5 Pontiac Prison guards face felony charges for Lexington bar fight
Adam Deal, 38, Jason Dyer, 43, Adam Greenway, 29, Nicholas Page 25, and Gino Wendes, 24, all face criminal charges of aggravated battery and mob action. (WJBC file photo) By HOI ABCLEXINGTON R...
Mar 02, 2021
Normal’s mayor, council rival argue over water quality as leaders pass budget
During the budget process, the town council also decided to forgo for a year a previously planned 2% increase in water rates, aiming to provide some relief for residents struggling financial due to th...
Mar 02, 2021 Normal Town Council Chambers. (Photo courtesy: File)
American Red Cross calling on people to donate blood amid COVID-19 pandemic
The American Red Cross is asking for blood donations amid the COVID-19 pandemic. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File)By Blake HaasBLOOMINGTON – The American Red Cross says the need for blood is high as 1...
Mar 01, 2021
