Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
Corn Belt Energy planning power disruption
If the power has not restored by 5:15 p.m., Corn Belt Energy encourages customers to contact 1-800-879-0339. (Photo courtesy: Corn Belt Energy/Facebook) By Blake Haas BLOOMINGTON – Corn Belt Ene...
Jul 20, 2020
Illinois Senate’s top Republican says ComED fine is evidence enough
Senate Minority Leader Bill Brady (R-Bloomington). (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Dave Dahl SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Senate's top Republican says regardless of whether House Speaker Mike Madig...
Jul 20, 2020
Rivian asks Normal council to approve expansion plans
Rivian is seeking permission for the change on the heels of a $2.5 billion investment from accounts advised by the investment firm T. Rowe Price. (Photo courtesy Rivian) By HOI ABC NORMAL ̵...
Jul 20, 2020
McLean County adds 14 new cases of COVID-19; Some cases associated with gatherings
More than 17,800 tests in McLean County have resulted in a positivity rate of 2.0%. The rolling seven-day positivity rate is 2.5%. (WJBC file photo) By Neil DoyleBLOOMINGTON – Local health ...
Jul 17, 2020
IWU moves to eliminate three majors, other programs ordered to transform
The Board identified the School of Music and Philosophy and Sociology departments as programs identified for “transformation.” (Neil Doyle/WJBC) By HOI ABCBLOOMINGTON – A year-l...
Jul 17, 2020
Prairie Pride Coalition providing assistance through LGBTQ COVID-19 Relief Fund
Prairie Pride Coalition board president Dave Bentlin said the grant is the largest ever secured by the organization. (Facebook/Prairie Pride Coalition) By Neil DoyleBLOOMINGTON – A local or...
Jul 17, 2020
Ridgeview teacher arrested for criminal sexual assault
Authorities arrested David Rotchford of Normal on Tuesday. (Photo McLean County Sheriff’s Office) By Neil DoyleBLOOMINGTON – A music teacher and girls basketball coach in the Ridgevie...
Jul 16, 2020
MCHD reports 13 new cases of coronavirus; 10 more have recovered
There have been 35 new cases in McLean County since Monday. (Graphic courtesy McLean County Health Department) By Neil DoyleBLOOMINGTON – McLean County added 13 new cases of COVID-19 on Thu...
Jul 16, 2020
Where does State Sen. Jason Barickman fall in the mask debate?
State Sen. Jason Barickman (R-Bloomington). (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File)By Blake HaasBLOOMINGTON – While Gov. Pritzker has called for a national mask mandate, one local lawmaker says he supports ...
Jul 16, 2020
District 87 updates plans for fall semester
District 87 will release its full plan for the fall semester on Monday. (WJBC file photo) By Neil DoyleBLOOMINGTON – District 87 gave a brief update on its plan for the fall semester which ...
Jul 16, 2020
