Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
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
First COVID-19 vaccines administered at OSF in Peoria
Illinois Department of Public Health Director Dr. Ngozi Ezike and Gov. JB Pritzker were in Peoria Tuesday at OSF Saint Francis Medical Center. (Twitter/BlueRoomStream) By Neil Doyle and Illinoi...
Dec 15, 2020
Barickman and local restaurant owners want public hearings on COVID-19 mitigation plans
State Sen. Jason Barickman (left), Anthony Wargo (center) and Joe Wargo outside Joe’s Pub in Bloomington. (Neil Doyle/WJBC) By Neil Doyle BLOOMINGTON – State Sen. Jason Barickman an...
Dec 15, 2020
State health officials announce 7,359 new cases of coronavirus
The preliminary seven-day statewide positivity rate is 8.6%. (WJBC file photo) By WJBC Staff SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Public Health Tuesday reported 7,359 new confirmed an...
Dec 15, 2020
4 additional COVID-related deaths reported in McLean County
The county’s rolling positivity rate inched up Tuesday to 9.6%. (WJBC file photo) By Neil DoyleBLOOMINGTON – Local health officials Tuesday reported four more coronavirus-related deat...
Dec 15, 2020
Council meeting gets heated in Bloomington discussing immigration legislation
The Bloomington City Council met Monday night virtually. (Photo courtesy: Heart of Illinois/ABC)By Heart of Illinois ABCBLOOMINGTON – The Bloomington City Council voted 7-2 to back further consi...
Dec 15, 2020
