Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories

More train horns in Normal as repairs continue from derailment
The freight train derailment happened Feb. 13 near Illinois State University and Uptown Normal. (Scott Miller/WJBC) By Neil Doyle NORMAL – The railroad quiet zone in Normal is temporarily...
Syndicated Author Feb 23, 2021

LeRoy community mourns loss of football coach
Jordan Reinhart (second from right) was the defensive coordinator for the Panther football team the last three seasons. (Facebook/Amy Zeleznik) By Neil Doyle LEROY – Unique and hardworkin...
Syndicated Author Feb 23, 2021

40 new cases of coronavirus reported in McLean County
McLean County hospitals are reporting 77% of ICU beds and 92% of total beds in use, with 14 people currently hospitalized due to COVID.(Graphic courtesy McLean County Health Department) By Neil...
Syndicated Author Feb 23, 2021

McLean County announces new dates for COVID-19 vaccine clinics canceled last week
People will be be rescheduled in the same time slot as their original appointment on the new clinic dates, according to MCHD. (Twitter/RepLaHood) By Neil Doyle BLOOMINGTON – The McLean Co...
Syndicated Author Feb 23, 2021

LaHood heading to Washington hoping to secure more vaccines and funding
U.S. Rep. Darin LaHood (R-Dunlap) toured the COVID-19 vaccination site Monday at Grossinger Motors Arena in downtown Bloomington. (Twitter/RepLaHood) By HOI ABC BLOOMINGTON – Congressman ...
Syndicated Author Feb 23, 2021

Bloomington’s mayor blasts blogger’s claims of police misconduct
Bloomington Mayor Tari Renner. (WJBC file photo) By HOI ABC BLOOMINGTON – Bloomington Mayor Tari Renner is angrily denying claims city leaders covered up alleged misconduct by a former po...
Syndicated Author Feb 23, 2021

Panel of tourism and hospitality professionals urges state senators to get Illinois moving
Mike Jacobson, president and CEO of the Illinois Hotel and Lodging Association, says his industry means a lot to the economy – and to people who need jobs. (Facebook/Illinois Restaurant Associat...
Syndicated Author Feb 22, 2021

Solar Energy expert: Texas blackouts due to climate change
Shannon Fulton with Straight Up Solar spoke with WJBC’s Marc Strauss. (Photo by bengt-re/flickr)By Blake HaasBLOOMINGTON – As power slowly comes back on in the lone star state due to a nat...
Syndicated Author Feb 22, 2021

MCHD reports 62 new cases of coronavirus
The county’s rolling positivity rate inched up from Friday to 2.8%. (WJBC file photo) By Neil DoyleBLOOMINGTON – McLean County has added 62 new cases of COVID-19 since Friday, accordi...
Syndicated Author Feb 22, 2021

Impacts of online learning
Dr. Sameer Vohra spoke during a webinar put on by the University of Illinois Springfield Friday.(Dave Dahl/WJBC) By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – After almost a year, the novelty of online learnin...
Syndicated Author Feb 22, 2021



