Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
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)
McLean County reports 75 new cases of COVID19; rolling positivity rate dips below 8%
The McLean County Health Department reports 75 new cases of COVID-19. (Photo courtesy: McLean County Health Department) By Blake Haas BLOOMINGTON – McLean county’s rolling positivity rate ...
Dec 22, 2020
Drive-up COVID-19 testing site moving to Central Illinois Regional Airport parking lot
Central Illinois Regional Airport. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File)By Heart of Illinois ABCBLOOMINGTON – The CampusTown Urgent Care COVID-19 testing site in Bloomington is moving to a new location.St...
Dec 22, 2020
Normal Town Council waives 2021 liquor license fees despite claims government is unethically playing politics
Mayor Chris Koos said the town has home rule authority to adopt an ordinance requiring liquor license holders to follow the governor’s executive order. (Photo courtesy: Heart of Illinois ABC)By ...
Dec 22, 2020
Convicted murderer given 45-years in prison for Bloomington man’s death
Anthony Grampsas (left) and Tyjuan Bruce (right), both of Decatur. (Photo courtesy: Bloomington Police)By Heart of Illinois ABCBLOOMINGTON – A second Decatur man has been sentenced to 45 years i...
Dec 22, 2020
Lawmakers make bid for virtual session
State Rep. Ann Williams (D-Chicago). (Photo courtesy: Dave Dahl/WJBC)By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – Except for four days in May, the Illinois General Assembly has not met since March. Now there's a b...
Dec 21, 2020
