Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories

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

IDPH: Regions in Phase 4 can start intraconference play of high school sports
IDPH Director Dr. Ngozi Ezike. (WJBC file photo) By HOI ABCCHICAGO – The Illinois Department of Health’s top doctor announced Friday regions in Phase 4 can resume intraconference play...
Syndicated Author Jan 22, 2021

Miller Park Zoo to reopen indoor exhibits
The zoo will reopen its indoor exhibits at a 50% capacity on Jan. 25. (WJBC file photo) By Neil DoyleBLOOMINGTON – Since March, indoor exhibits at the Miller Park Zoo have been closed due t...
Syndicated Author Jan 22, 2021

10 additional COVID-related deaths reported in McLean County
427 new cases of coronavirus have been reported over the last week. (Graphic courtesy McLean County Health Department) By Neil DoyleBLOOMINGTON – The McLean County Health Department Friday ...
Syndicated Author Jan 22, 2021

Hundreds including mom and daughter get first COVID shots at Bloomington arena
Grossinger Motors Arena in downtown Bloomington is being used as a mass vaccination site. (Photo courtesy HOI ABC) By HOI ABCBLOOMINGTON – A mass vaccination site is now open in McLean Coun...
Syndicated Author Jan 22, 2021

New swimming pool, skate park seen as boost to Bloomington’s west side
O’Neil Pool is located at 1515 West Chestnut Street in Bloomington. (Photo City of Bloomington) By HOI ABCBLOOMINGTON – Bloomington leaders asked for input Thursday night about upgrad...
Syndicated Author Jan 22, 2021



