Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
Illinois crops seem to be on schedule
USDA state statistician Mark Schleusener says the cool weather last week helped, but dry conditions did not, nor will the hot weather this week. (WJBC file photo) By Dave Dahl SPRINGFIELD ̵...
Aug 25, 2020
LCHD reports 4th COVID-related death
There have been 173 confirmed cases in Livingston County. (WJBC file photo) By Neil Doyle PONTIAC – A fourth Livingston County resident has died from COVID-19 complications. The Livingsto...
Aug 25, 2020
Bloomington council to fund water study, okays $600K in parking deck repairs
The Market Street Garage in Downtown Bloomington was built in 1974. (Photo courtesy: HOI/ABC)By Heart of Illinois ABCBLOOMINGTON – The City of Bloomington is hiring an engineering firm to determ...
Aug 25, 2020
Special city council meeting possible to discuss mask ordinance in Bloomington
Multiple council members chimed in stating they would be in support of a special meeting regarding a mask ordinance. (Photo courtesy: Heart of Illinois ABC)By Heart of Illinois ABCBLOOMINGTON – ...
Aug 25, 2020
McLean County adds 43 cases of COVID-19
Seven additional people have recovered from the virus and the county’s overall positivity rate is 2.9%. (Graphic courtesy McLean County Health Department) By Neil DoyleBLOOMINGTON – T...
Aug 25, 2020
11 new coronavirus cases at Illinois Wesleyan University
2.4% of the student population has tested positive for COVID-19, according to the university. (Facebook/Illinois Wesleyan University) By Neil DoyleBLOOMINGTON – Officials at Illinois Wesley...
Aug 24, 2020
ISU reports 273 students have tested positive for COVID
ISU students not experiencing symptoms can be tested at the Old Fire House, 602 N. Adelaide St., Normal, or the ISU Quad between Schroeder and Edwards. Those with symptoms can be tested at Student Hea...
Aug 24, 2020
Republicans calling for another Ethics meeting after lawmaker indicted
House Speaker Mike Madigan (D-Chicago). (Photo courtesy: WikiMedia/Illinoislawmakers)By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – Since the last time the Joint Commission on Ethics and Lobbying Reform met, a major...
Aug 24, 2020
BPD asking for public’s help to solve weekend hit and run
Any witnesses or anyone with information is asked to contact Officer Perry at 309-820-8888 (Mperry@cityblm.org). (Facebook/Bloomington Police) By Neil Doyle BLOOMINGTON – Bloomington Poli...
Aug 24, 2020
Common areas at Young America Realty’s Lodge on Willow to close
Common areas of The Lodge on Willow are set to close. (Photo courtesy: HOI/ABC) By Heart of Illinois ABC NORMAL – Young America Realty in Normal is fully cooperating with the Town of Normal̵...
Aug 24, 2020
