Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
Bloomington man charged with choking girlfriend, threatening her with knife
Authorities said the victim was treated for minor injuries at a local hospital. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File)By Heart of Illinois ABCBLOOMINGTON – Serious domestic violence cases have been on the ...
Sep 25, 2020
19 new COVID cases in McLean County
The updated COVID numbers as of Friday in McLean County. (Graphic courtesy McLean County Health Department) By Neil DoyleBLOOMINGTON – McLean County health officials Friday announced 19 new...
Sep 25, 2020
Special Illinois House committee meets Tuesday
Special Investigating Committee chairman State Rep. Chris Welch (D-Hillside). (Dave Dahl/WJBC) By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – We are getting an idea of what to expect at the next hearing of that...
Sep 24, 2020
Illinois Senate Rep. calls for bills that would prohibit lawmakers from lobbying other units of government
House Speaker Mike Madigan (D-Chicago). (Photo courtesy: WikiMedia/Illinoislawmakers)By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – Only in Springfield?Illinois Senate Republicans Thursday brought out some bills whi...
Sep 24, 2020
Early voting underway in McLean County
For those who requested a mail-in ballot, they were sent out Thursday, according to McLean County Clerk Kathy Michael. (WJBC file photo) By Neil DoyleBLOOMINGTON – Early in-person voting fo...
Sep 24, 2020
Unit 5 releases plan for in-person learning
Families will choose between keeping kids home or a return to the classroom (Photo courtesy: WJBC/ File)By Neil DoyleNORMAL – Unit 5 plans to have students return to in-person learning in a hybr...
Sep 24, 2020
District 87 sees late October return for some elementary students
District 87 is still working out details for the return of junior high and high school students. (WJBC file photo) By HOI ABC BLOOMINGTON – Some of the youngest children in District 87 wi...
Sep 24, 2020
MCHD reports 2 COVID-related deaths
There have been 22 COVID-related deaths in McLean County. (WJBC file photo) By Neil Doyle BLOOMINGTON – The McLean County Health Department Thursday reported two COVID-related deaths, bri...
Sep 24, 2020
MVC Commissioner Doug Elgin announces retirement
Missouri Valley Conference Commissioner Doug Elgin. (Facebook/Missouri Valley Conference) By Neil Doyle ST LOUIS – The longest serving commissioner in Missouri Valley Conference history a...
Sep 23, 2020
Two workers rescued from malfunctioning scaffolding at State Farm
Two workers got stuck Wednesday morning while working on scaffolding at State Farm’s headquarters in Bloomington. (Blake Haas/WJBC) By Blake Haas and Neil Doyle BLOOMINGTON – Fire c...
Sep 23, 2020
