Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
Eastland Mall owner files for bankruptcy
Previously, CEO Stephen Lebovitz said all of the company’s properties will continue to operate as normal. (WJBC file photo) By HOI ABC BLOOMINGTON – Eastland Mall’s parent com...
Nov 03, 2020
Twin City mayors react to COVID-19 mitigation efforts
While Normal Mayor Chris Koos agrees the closures are unfair, he says the county health department will step in if a business is uncooperative. (Photo courtesy HOI ABC) By HOI ABC BLOOMINGTON &...
Nov 03, 2020
Governor outlines some assistance programs available through DCEO
Gov. JB Pritzker. (Dave Dahl/WJBC) By Dave Dahl SPRINGFIELD – While Illinois restaurateurs fume – and make plans to ignore the governor's order to close their dining rooms – p...
Nov 02, 2020
Bloomington City Manager names interim fire chief
The city will conduct a nationwide search for its next fire chief, with internal staff conducting the search after the first of the year, according to City Manager Tim Gleason.(Facebook/Bloomington Fi...
Nov 02, 2020
Police probe Friday night shooting in Bloomington
Anyone with information is asked to contact Detective Steve Moreland at 309-434-2359 or Smoreland@cityblm.org. If you wish to remain anonymous, call McLean County Crime Stoppers at 309-828-1111.(Faceb...
Nov 02, 2020
Rolling positivity rate falls below 6%, McLean County adds 125 new COVID cases
There are 12 people currently hospitalized and 406 are in home isolation. (Graphic courtesy McLean County Health Department) By Neil DoyleBLOOMINGTON – The McLean County Health Department M...
Nov 02, 2020
Heartland soccer coach on the mend following bike-car crash
A GoFundMe page has so far raised $28,133 to help Ramos cover medical expenses. Ramos does not have health insurance, according to the GoFundMe page. (Photo courtesy: HOI/ABC)By Heart of Illinois ABCB...
Nov 02, 2020
On-street outdoor dining in Uptown Normal extended until further notice
Town officials said businesses who previously applied for outdoor dining do not need to reapply. (Town of Normal/Facebook) By Neil DoyleNORMAL – On-street outdoor dining in Uptown Normal is...
Nov 02, 2020
MCHD reports 38th COVID-related death; Positivity rate above 6%
McLean County’s rolling positivity rate went up to 6.1%, the highest it has been since mid-September. (Graphic courtesy McLean County Health Department) By Neil DoyleBLOOMINGTON – The...
Oct 30, 2020
Authorities say local man confessed to shaking his infant son
Gaje Roake, 20, of Bloomington. (Photo courtesy: McLean County Jail)By Heart of Illinois ABCBLOOMINGTON – A man from Normal reportedly told investigators he shook his four-month old son, causing...
Oct 30, 2020
