Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories

IDPH reports 5,059 new COVID cases, 79 additional deaths
The COVID-19 testing site at the Interstate Center in Bloomington. (Blake Haas/WJBC) By WJBC Staff SPRINGFIELD – State health officials Monday report 79 additional coronavirus-related dea...
Syndicated Author Jan 04, 2021

Ferrero to host mobile COVID testing site in Bloomington
Tests will be available Tuesday, Jan. 5 from 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. (Photo courtesy HOI ABC) By Neil Doyle BLOOMINGTON – Ferrero USA and the state are partnering to host a mobile COVID-19 testin...
Syndicated Author Jan 04, 2021

Illinois driver services facilities set to reopen
Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White. (Faecbook/Jesse White) By Neil Doyle SPRINGFIELD – Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White is reminding the public that driver services facilities...
Syndicated Author Jan 04, 2021

Town of Normal closes Constitution Trail
Crews are working throughout several areas on the Constitution Trail, according to a news release Monday. (Photo courtesy Brian James) By Neil Doyle NORMAL – The town of Normal Parks and ...
Syndicated Author Jan 04, 2021

Optimism for renewables
State Rep. Will Davis (pictured, left) (D-Homewood) says the potential is still great. (Photo courtesy: Dave Dahl/WJBC) By Dave Dahl SPRINGFIELD – People who want more solar and wind power in Il...
Syndicated Author Jan 04, 2021

State Senator Bill Brady resigns
Former State Senator Bill Brady. (Photo courtesy: Heart of Illinois ABC) By Heart of Illinois ABC SPRINGFIELD – Illinois Senator Bill Brady announced his resignation — making it official a...
Syndicated Author Jan 04, 2021

Neighborhood watch leads to arrest of home burglary suspect in Normal
Vincent Nelson, 34. (Photo courtesy McLean County Jail) By HOI ABCNORMAL – Neighbors looking out for each other led to the arrest of a suspected burglar who broke into a home in Normal on S...
Syndicated Author Dec 31, 2020

Man convicted in Woodford County sex abuse case faces new charges in McLean County
Jacob Allen Terrell-Chandler, 22. (Photo courtesy McLean County Jail) By HOI ABCBLOOMINGTON – A high bond has been set for a man accused of sexually abusing a teenager in the Twin-Cities be...
Syndicated Author Dec 30, 2020

9 COVID-related deaths reported in McLean County
MCHD reported 84 new cases, as there are 29 McLean County residents currently hospitalized for COVID, and 958 are in home isolation. (WJBC file photo) By Neil DoyleBLOOMINGTON – McLean Coun...
Syndicated Author Dec 29, 2020

Pedestrian suffers life-threatening injuries in DUI accident near Bloomington
Stine’s blood alcohol level was not available. Police said they’re still investigating Stine’s whereabouts before the accident. (WJBC file photo) By HOI ABCBLOOMINGTON – A...
Syndicated Author Dec 29, 2020



