Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
8 more COVID-related deaths reported in McLean County
There have been 14 COVID-related deaths reported this week in McLean County. (WJBC file photo) By Neil DoyleBLOOMINGTON – McLean County health officials Thursday reported eight additional c...
Dec 17, 2020
Break-in targets popular Bloomington sporting goods store
Read’s Sporting Goods is located at 812 IAA Drive in Bloomington. (Facebook/Read’s Sporting Goods) By HOI ABC and Neil DoyleBLOOMINGTON – Like so many other small businesses, 20...
Dec 17, 2020
Pritzker: State to receive less vaccinations next few weeks
Gov. JB Pritzker during his coronavirus briefing Wednesday in Chicago. (Neil Doyle/WJBC) By Neil DoyleCHICAGO – Gov. JB Pritzker announced that Illinois, as well as the rest of the nation, ...
Dec 16, 2020
IDPH reports 7,123 new cases of coronavirus
The first COVID-19 vaccines have been given to frontline workers at OSF Saint Francis Medical Center in Peoria on December 15. (Twitter/IDPH) By WJBC StaffSPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Departm...
Dec 16, 2020
Hyvee begins rapid Covid testing in Illinois
It’s also only available to people who’ve had symptoms or contact with a confirmed positive in the last 14 days. (Photo courtesy: Heart of Illinois ABC) By Heart of Illinois ABC BLOOMINGTO...
Dec 16, 2020
Employee sues Unit 5 for workplace harassment and retaliation
A Unit 5 spokeswoman said Tuesday night the district had not received the lawsuit. (Photo courtesy: Heart of Illinois ABC) By Heart of Illinois ABC BLOOMINGTON – A former Unit 5 employee is suin...
Dec 16, 2020
MCHD reports two more coronavirus-related deaths; 101 new cases
The county’s rolling positivity rate inched down to 9.4%. (Graphic courtesy McLean County Health Department) By Neil Doyle BLOOMINGTON – Two additional McLean County residents have ...
Dec 16, 2020
Salvation Army of Bloomington makes final push for Christmas campaign
The Make A Difference campaign runs through Christmas Eve. To donate you can visit sabloomington.org. (WJBC file photo) By Neil Doyle BLOOMINGTON – The Salvation Army’s annual Make ...
Dec 16, 2020
Staff member in Blue Ridge school district tests positive for COVID
The Blue Ridge district runs three schools in Farmer City, Mansfield, and Bellflower. (Facebook/Blue Ridge CUSD #18) By Neil Doyle MANSFIELD – 7th grade students at Blue Ridge Junior High...
Dec 15, 2020
Fines paid by Bloomington COVID violators to help city’s needy
Bloomington Mayor Tari Renner. (WJBC file photo) By HOI ABC BLOOMINGTON – The City of Bloomington is working with District 87 schools to provide some financial help for the needy. Familie...
Dec 15, 2020
