Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
A vaccine passport may be required to travel
CNN reports that several companies and technology groups have begun developing smartphone apps or systems for individuals to upload details of their Covid-19 tests and vaccinations, creating digital c...
Dec 28, 2020
MCHD reports 2 more COVID-related deaths; 404 new cases
The county’s rolling positivity rate held steady at 7.2%. (Graphic courtesy McLean County Health Department) By Neil DoyleBLOOMINGTON – The McLean County Health Department Monday repo...
Dec 28, 2020
Hudson landmark closing temporarily
Curbside service not enough to sustain the family owned operation. (PHOTO- Green Gables Facebook Page) By Katherine Murphy HUDSON- Fans of Green Gables in Hudson have just a few days to get the...
Dec 24, 2020
Unit 5 Schools receiving $1 million for COVID testing
The logistics of the on-site testing will be determined in the coming weeks. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Heart of Illinois ABC BLOOMINGTON – Unit 5 schools will receive $1 million towards on-...
Dec 23, 2020
State lawmaker aims to expunge all cannabis-related convictions
State Rep. Marcus Evans (D-Chicago), seeking to broaden the marijuana-related convictions which can be expunged, says Illinois has legalized pot and now must finish the job. (Photo courtesy: Flickr) B...
Dec 23, 2020
U.S. surgeon general visits Chicago to address state’s COVID-19 response
U.S. Surgeon General Jerome M. Adams. (Photo courtesy: Dave Dahl/WJBC) By Dave Dahl SPRINGFIELD – The U.S. surgeon general lent his authority to a news conference in Chicago Tuesday, addressing ...
Dec 23, 2020
IDPH deputy director provides COVID-19 vaccine rollout strategy
Andrew Friend, deputy director of the Illinois Department of Public Health, tells a panel of lawmakers everybody wants to know how soon the coronavirus vaccine is rolling out. (Photo courtesy: Dave Da...
Dec 23, 2020
ICU beds nearing capacity as officials report 16 new cases of COVID-19
OSF Pharmacist Ryan Wolf prepares COVID-19 vaccines. (Photo courtesy: McLean County Health Department) By Blake Haas BLOOMINGTON – McLean County Intensive Care Units are close to capacity as cou...
Dec 23, 2020
McLean County prosecutors charge woman accused of aiding Gridley man’s crime spree
Alyssa Thrasher (Photo courtesy: McLean County Jail) By Heart of Illinois ABC BLOOMINGTON – Authorities believe a Gridley man who was a much sought-after fugitive until his capture in Woodford C...
Dec 23, 2020
City of Bloomington announces pandemic relief for small business
Grant funds may be used for rent or mortgage payments, utilities, personal protective equipment, and other COVID-related costs. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/FIle) By Blake Haas BLOOMINGTON – Help is on...
Dec 22, 2020 Photo courtesy: City of Bloomington/Facebook)
