Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
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
Normal to begin fall leaf vacuuming
The order of zone collection is determined by how quickly leaves fall which is typically dictated by the age and density of trees in an area. Zones in neighborhoods with older trees are typicall...
Oct 30, 2020
Stephens: No reason to clamp down on bars and restaurants
State Rep. Brad Stephens (R-Rosemont) spoke during a virtual news conference this week. (Dave Dahl/WJBC) By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – If any lawmaker knows about hotels, restaurants, and bars,...
Oct 30, 2020
Bloomington man arrested for gun and drug possession
Damoni Good, 25, of Bloomington. (Photo Bloomington Police Department) By Neil Doyle BLOOMINGTON – A Bloomington man was arrested Thursday morning and faces several gun and drug charges. ...
Oct 30, 2020
Ecology Action Center encouraging proper leaf management
The Ecology Action Center urges residents to practice proper leaf management during the fall season. (Photo courtesy: Ecology Action Center/Facebook) By Blake Haas BLOOMINGTON – The Ecology Acti...
Oct 29, 2020
Londrigan: I’m the better choice for health care
Betsy Dirksen Londrigan held a news conference Wednesday outside the federal building in downtown Springfield. (Dave Dahl/WJBC) By Dave Dahl SPRINGFIELD – Betsy Dirksen Londrigan is pushi...
Oct 29, 2020
