Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
U.S. Rep. Rodney Davis: “Less optimistic” Americans will receive a second round of stimulus checks
U.S. Rep. Rodney Davis. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File)By Blake HaasBLOOMINGTON – U.S. Rep. Rodney Davis remains “less optimistic” Americans will receive another stimulus check after Pre...
Aug 12, 2020
Rivian CEO shares progress report at plant in Normal
The facility is located at 100 N. Rivian Motorway in Normal. (WJBC file photo) By Neil DoyleNORMAL – The COVID-19 pandemic forced Rivian Automotive to delay production at its facility in No...
Aug 12, 2020
JCAR approves Pritzker’s mask mandate for businesses
The Joint Committee on Administrative Rules Tuesday afternoon passed the governor's proposal on a partisan vote. (Dave Dahl/WJBC) By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – The Pritzker administration Tuesd...
Aug 11, 2020
Illinois Supreme Court approves Pritzker’s request to halt Bailey case
State Rep. Darren Bailey (left) and Gov. JB Pritzker. (Photo courtesy HOI ABC) By HOI ABCSPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Supreme Court has suspended a Clay County contempt hearing originally sch...
Aug 11, 2020
Man arrested for possession of meth
Richard S. Bjorling, 52, of Peoria Heights. (Photo Bloomington Police Department) By Neil Doyle BLOOMINGTON – Police arrested a man Monday afternoon in Bloomington for the delivery and po...
Aug 11, 2020
11 new cases of COVID in McLean County
McLean County’s overall positivity rate is 2.1%. (Graphic courtesy McLean County Department) By Neil Doyle BLOOMINGTON – McLean County added 11 new cases of COVID-19 on Tuesday whil...
Aug 11, 2020
HCC names new Vice President of Finance and Administration
Letisha Trepac will serve as the new Vice President of Finance and Administration. (Photo courtesy: Heartland Community College) By Blake Haas NORMAL – Heartland Community College has a new Vice...
Aug 11, 2020
Bloomington City Council approves demolition of O’Neil Park Pool
Bloomington City Manager Tim Gleason. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Blake Haas BLOOMINGTON – At the tune of $138,526.20, demolition of O’Neil Park Pool will begin in the coming weeks. ...
Aug 11, 2020
ISU trustees to decide on spending up to $3.3 million for COVID-19 testing
Wednesday’s Board of Trustees special session, to be conducted virtually, is scheduled to start at 5 p.m. (Facebook/Illinois State) By HOI ABC NORMAL – Illinois State UniversityR...
Aug 11, 2020
YMCA, YWCA offer programs to support families this fall
Registration is open for both programs. (WJBC file photo) By Neil Doyle BLOOMINGTON – The Bloomington-Normal YMCA and YWCA McLean County are trying to help families this fall as students ...
Aug 11, 2020
