Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
MCHD encouraging residents to get a flu shot
Some symptoms that are similar between the flu and COVID include body aches, fever, and cough. (WJBC file photo) By Neil DoyleBLOOMINGTON – Local and state health officials are encouraging ...
Sep 29, 2020
Demolition of O’Neil Pool underway
O’Neil Pool is located at 1515 West Chestnut Street in Bloomington. (Photo City of Bloomington) By Neil DoyleBLOOMINGTON – Those who live on the west side of Bloomington may have noti...
Sep 29, 2020
Bloomington residents call for “Welcoming City” ordinance
During the Bloomington City Council meeting, the discussion of a public arts commission was tabled to develop a more specific plan of action. (Photo courtesy: HOI/ABC)By Heart of Illinois ABCBLOOMINGT...
Sep 29, 2020
8 new COVID cases in McLean County; 2 more hospitalized
There been 3,298 COVID cases in McLean County, according to MCHD Administrator Jessica McKnight. (Graphic courtesy McLean County Health Department) By Neil DoyleBLOOMINGTON – Local health o...
Sep 29, 2020
Staffer in governor’s office tests positive for COVID-19
Gov. JB Pritzker and all other close contacts will self-isolate for 14 days. (Blake Haas/WJBC) By Neil DoyleCHICAGO – After a member of Gov. JB Pritzker’s staff tested positive for CO...
Sep 29, 2020
Davis weighs in on Trump’s taxes
Congressman Rodney Davis donating convalescent plasma in Springfield. (Dave Dahl/WJBC) By Dave Dahl SPRINGFIELD – If the question is President Trump's taxes, the answer is Joe Biden. "(Fo...
Sep 28, 2020
Police probing shots fired incident in south Bloomington
Anyone with information is asked to contact Detective Ty Klein at 309-434-2366 or TKlein@cityblm.org. If you wish to remain anonymous, call McLean County Crime Stoppers at 309-828-1111. (Facebook/Bloo...
Sep 28, 2020
How soon can you go back to work after testing positive for COVID-19?
OSF St. Joseph general surgeon Dr. Wieland. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Blake Haas BLOOMINGTON – After testing positive for the novel Coronavirus, a Bloomington doctor says you may be back to...
Sep 28, 2020
Republicans say if graduated tax passes, a big tax hike is coming
The debate over a possible graduated income tax is going to a new level. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Dave Dahl SPRINGFIELD – If the constitutional amendment for a graduated tax passes, Republ...
Sep 28, 2020
Speaker Madigan declines invitation to testify
House Speaker Mike Madigan (D-IL). (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Dave Dahl SPRINGFIELD – The panel looking into Commonwealth Edison's apparent attempt to buy off the Speaker of the Illinois Hou...
Sep 28, 2020
