Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories

30 new cases of coronavirus in McLean County; 43 recover
The county’s rolling positivity rate dipped below 6% to 5.6%. (Graphic courtesy McLean County Health Department) By Neil DoyleBLOOMINGTON – The McLean County Health Department Wednesd...
Syndicated Author Jan 27, 2021

PATH Crisis in need of volunteers as call center experiences uptick in calls
Training for volunteers begins Wednesday, Feb, 3 from 6 to 9 p.m. (Photo courtesy: PATH Crisis/Facebook)By Blake HaasBLOOMINGTON – A Bloomington call center needs volunteers as many people deal ...
Syndicated Author Jan 27, 2021

Second ‘Beyond Hello’ pot shop opens in Twin Cities
This facility serves both recreational and medical marijuana users. (Photo courtesy: Heart of Illinois ABC)By Heart of Illinois ABCBLOOMINGTON – A multi-state adult use cannabis dispensary is pl...
Syndicated Author Jan 27, 2021

Man charged in Twin-Cities sexual assault released on bond
John Fennell, 19, of Indiana. (Photo courtesy: McLean County Jail)By Heart of Illinois ABCBLOOMINGTON – An Indiana man has posted bond and was released Tuesday morning from the McLean County Jai...
Syndicated Author Jan 27, 2021

Elected leaders in Normal signal they’re against raising water rates this year
Council members Scott Preston and Kathleen Lorenz also said they supported delaying the rate increase. (Photo courtesy: Heart of Illinois ABC)By Heart of Illinois ABCBLOOMINGTON – People living ...
Syndicated Author Jan 27, 2021

Hy-Vee pharmacies partnering with Illinois to provide COVID-19 vaccinations
The Bloomington Hy-Vee is located at 1403 North Veterans Parkway. (Facebook/Hy-Vee Bloomington) By Neil DoyleSPRINGFIELD – The state is now partnering with Hy-Vee pharmacies across central ...
Syndicated Author Jan 26, 2021

MCHD reports 69 new cases of coronavirus
McLean County hospitals are reporting 73% of ICU beds in use, 82% of total beds in use, and 17 individuals hospitalized for COVID-19. (Graphic courtesy McLean County Health Department) By Neil ...
Syndicated Author Jan 26, 2021

LaHood: Everybody recommends getting the vaccine
U.S. Rep. Darin LaHood (R-Dunlap) says he will get his second dose in the coming weeks. (Dave Dahl/WJBC) By Neil Doyle BLOOMINGTON – A local Congressman says he got his first dose of the ...
Syndicated Author Jan 26, 2021

Indigenous Peoples’ Day to be celebrated in Bloomington, council narrowly backs eliminating Columbus Day
The Bloomington City Council met Monday night via Zoom. (Photo courtesy HOI ABC) By HOI ABC BLOOMINGTON – The City of Bloomington will recognize Indigenous Peoples’ Day as a way to ...
Syndicated Author Jan 26, 2021

Defense, prosecution deliver opening statements in trial for 2018 Bloomington triple homicide
Sydney Mays Jr. of Bloomington, arrives in the courtroom at the Law and Justice Cener Monday, Jan. 25, 2021, as he faces charges that he murdered Nate Pena, Corey Jackson and Juan Carlos Perez and inj...
Syndicated Author Jan 26, 2021



