Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
Central Illinoisans asked to remember 9/11 victims
Wreaths Across America also known for placing more than 2 million wreaths on the headstones of fallen soldiers across the nation. (Photo courtesy: Flickr)By Blake HaasBLOOMINGTON – On the 19th a...
Sep 10, 2020
ISU president gives annual address
Illinois State University President Larry Dietz gave this year’s State of the University address online due to the ongoing pandemic. (Neil Doyle/WJBC) By Neil DoyleNORMAL – The corona...
Sep 10, 2020
HCC board chair, Marcfirst COO Gregg Chadwick dies at age 57
Gregg Chadwick served 18 years on the Heartland Board of Trustees, including 11 years as board chair. (Photo courtesy Heartland Community College) By Neil DoyleNORMAL – Heartland Community ...
Sep 10, 2020
Special committee investigating ComEd and Madigan had its first meeting
State Rep. Chris Welch (D-Hillside). (Dave Dahl/WJBC)By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – The chairman of the special investigative committee examining Commonwealth Edison and House Speaker Mike Madigan (D...
Sep 10, 2020
Gov. Pritzker calling on Blono to complete 2020 Census
Gov. Pritzker (middle) spoke at Illinois State University with Normal Mayor Chris Koos (lef) and Illinois State University President Dr. Larry Dietz (right) about the 2020 Census. (Photo courtesy: Bla...
Sep 10, 2020
Illinois colleges and universities continue to tackle COVID-19
Illinois State University is one of several institutions across the state dealing with the coronavirus pandemic. (WJBC file photo) By Neil Doyle NORMAL – Central Illinois Congressman Rodn...
Sep 10, 2020
McLean County Health Department mulls food permit suspensions for COVID-19 rule breakers
Municipalities like Bloomington and Normal can pull liquor licenses, but the county health department has authority over food permits. (Photo courtesy: HOI/ABC) By Heart of Illinois ABC BLOOMINGTON &#...
Sep 10, 2020
McLean County sees 18th COVID-related death
The county’s rolling positivty rate went up slightly to 10.2%. (WJBC file photo) By Neil Doyle BLOOMINGTON – The McLean County Health Department Thursday announced an 18th resident ...
Sep 10, 2020
Man from Normal identified in motorcycle crash
Illinois State Police said the roadway was closed for approximately five hours during the crash investigation and lanes reopened around 4:21 a.m. (WJBC file photo) By Neil Doyle NORMAL – ...
Sep 09, 2020
State announces final round of grants from COVID-19 Response Fund
Gov. JB Pritzker during a news conference Tuesday in Chicago. (Neil Doyle/WJBC) By Dave Dahl SPRINGFIELD – The state fund which is distributing COVID-related donations has completed Round...
Sep 09, 2020
