Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories

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

Governor announces new COVID-19 vaccination website
Gov. JB Pritzker toured the Tinley Park Convention Center mass vaccination site, where those 65 and over and frontline essential workers can make an appointment to be vaccinated. (Twitter/Governor JB ...
Syndicated Author Jan 25, 2021

Police may have uncovered forgery scam from businesses in Twin-Cities
Danielle Tarter, 36, of Mahomet. (Photo courtesy: LeRoy Police Department) By Heart of Illinois ABC LeRoy – Police in McLean County’s third largest community of LeRoy have arrested a woman...
Syndicated Author Jan 25, 2021

Ameren Illinois activates Emergency Operations Center
Activation of the EOC enables the company to place personnel, supplies, and storm restoration equipment in the areas where damage is expected, according to Ameren. (Facebook/Ameren Illinois) By...
Syndicated Author Jan 25, 2021

Winter Weather expected to bring freezing rain and hazardous road conditions
Freezing rain could bring hazardous road conditions across Central Illinois. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Blake Haas BLOOMINGTON – Much of Central Illinois remains under a winter weather advis...
Syndicated Author Jan 25, 2021

Plea deal has final arena fraud defendant paying $21K restitution to Bloomington taxpayers
Defense attorney Stephanie Wong gives legal counsel to Bart Rogers as he pleaded not guilty to theft and other charges in McLean County court. (Pool photo)By Heart of Illinois ABCBLOOMINGTON – A...
Syndicated Author Jan 25, 2021