Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
Local officials will be pushing out a campaign to buy local, support local
Much of what makes us a unique and special community are these small businesses, said Normal Mayor Chris Koos. (Uptown Normal/Facebook) By Neil DoyleNORMAL – Normal Mayor Chris Koos says ma...
Oct 28, 2020
Rep. Brady: “Election night will look different”
State Rep. Dan Brady (R-Normal). (Scott Miller/WJBC)By Blake HaasBLOOMINGTON – Election night will look different this year, according to one Central Illinois lawmaker.With COVID-19 cases on the...
Oct 28, 2020
2 additional COVID-related deaths in McLean County
There have been 36-COVID related deaths in McLean County. (Graphic courtesy McLean County Health Department) By Neil DoyleBLOOMINGTON – The McLean County Health Department Wednesday reporte...
Oct 28, 2020
Free rides to continue on Connect Transit buses
Connect Transit’s Board of Trustees voted unanimously Tuesday night to suspend fare collection from November to March. (Photo courtesy: HOI/ABC)By Heart of Illinois ABCBLOOMINGTON – With n...
Oct 28, 2020
Gleason: Expected Mayor Renner’s decision to not seek third term
Bloomington City Manager Tim Gleason. (WJBC file photo) By Neil DoyleBLOOMINGTON – Last week, Bloomington Mayor Tari Renner announced he would not be running for a third term. City Manager ...
Oct 28, 2020
Pritzker, IDPH announce updated safety guidelines for winter sports
The updated guidance moves basketball from medium risk to high risk due to the close contact of players and indoor play. (WJBC file photo) By Neil DoyleCHICAGO – Gov. JB Pritzker and the Il...
Oct 27, 2020
EPA trying to make Illinois’ drinking water safer
Kurt Thiede, the EPA's regional administrator for the Midwest. (Dave Dahl/WJBC) By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – A project in Springfield is a demonstration of what will be done all over the state...
Oct 27, 2020
Local police remind motorists about school zone safety
Officer Brad Park says drivers should never pass a stopped school bus while the red lights are flashing. (Normal PD/Twitter) By Neil Doyle NORMAL – Several schools in Bloomington-Normal h...
Oct 27, 2020
Congressman LaHood thinks the U.S. will know results on election day
Central Illinois Congressman Darin LaHood (R-Dunlap). (WJBC file photo) By Blake Haas BLOOMINGTON – When it comes down to the Presidential election, less than a week away, one Central Illinois C...
Oct 27, 2020
Renner selects candidate for Ward 7 council seat
This selection will come forward for council consideration at its meeting on Nov. 9. (WJBC file photo) By Neil Doyle BLOOMINGTON – Mayor Tari Renner has selected Mollie Ward to fill the W...
Oct 27, 2020
