Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories

It’s a Presidential birthday
Lincoln, born 212 years ago Friday, had no idea an unconventional president in the 21st Century would be impeached twice and accused of fomenting a deadly insurrection upon our own government. (Dave D...
Syndicated Author Feb 12, 2021

Extreme cold this weekend dangerous for people and pets
Meanwhile, a lot of dogs are spending more time inside due to the winter. Dr. Val says you can switch out toys and practice obedience training to help keep them entertained. (WJBC file photo) By ...
Syndicated Author Feb 12, 2021

Government aid approved for McLean County’s homeless
Meantime, the county board voted 17-1 to increase boat rental costs at Comlara Park. (Photo courtesy: Heart of Illinois ABC) By Heart of Illinois ABC BLOOMINGTON – The McLean County Board on Thu...
Syndicated Author Feb 12, 2021

Trying to polish the image of Illinois’ infamous invasive fish
Kevin Irons says there's evidence a name change – which could be announced this summer for Asian Carp – can work. (WJBC file photo) By Dave Dahl SPRINGFIELD – It's not that Ke...
Syndicated Author Feb 12, 2021

McLean County roadway to be renamed in honor of late highway department worker
Scott Bundy. (Photo courtesy: McLean County Highway Department) By Heart of Illinois ABC BLOOMINGTON – McLean County government is renaming a portion of a highly-traveled road in memory of a for...
Syndicated Author Feb 12, 2021

21 new cases of coronavirus in McLean County; Rolling positivity rate 2.1%
There have been 160 COVID-related deaths in the county. (WJBC file photo) By Neil Doyle BLOOMINGTON – McLean County’s rolling positivity rate inched down to 2.1% as local health officials ...
Syndicated Author Feb 12, 2021

Weinzierl: Several of our priorities fit in with the new administration
Rodney Weinzierl, executive director of the Illinois Corn Growers Association, says several of their priorities fit in with the goals of the Biden administration. (Facebook/IL Corn) By Neil Doy...
Syndicated Author Feb 12, 2021

McLean County’s first African-American judge aims to ‘exceed all expectations’
The Illinois Supreme Court appointed Carla Barnes last month to replace retiring Circuit Judge Scott Drazewski. (YouTube/Mcleancoil) By HOI ABC BLOOMINGTON – A Twin-Cities lawyer made his...
Syndicated Author Feb 12, 2021

U.S. Attorney John Milhiser announces departure
John Milhiser said highlights of his time in office include the conviction of the killer of Chinese scholar Yingying Zhang and the recent indictment of former State Sen. Sam McCann. (Photo courtesy ju...
Syndicated Author Feb 11, 2021

First case of B.1.351 COVID-19 variant confirmed in Illinois
Cases of the B.1.351 were first reported in the U.S. at the end of January. So far, studies suggest that antibodies generated through the current COVID-19 vaccines recognize these variants and may off...
Syndicated Author Feb 11, 2021



