Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
John Deere makes, donates face shields to McLean County Nursing Home
Hundreds of masks were delivered to the McLean County Nursing Home Tuesday morning. (Photo courtesy: HOI/ABC) By Heart of Illinois ABC BLOOMINGTON – John Deere is doing its part to help protect ...
Jun 24, 2020
Man sentenced for fatal hit and run in Bloomington
Jose Rodriguez has been sentenced to prison for the hit and run that took Corey Cattrell’s life. (Bloomington Police Department photo) By Heart of Illinois ABC BLOOMINGTON – An undocumente...
Jun 24, 2020
Bloomington city council to consider spending over $1.5 million
Bloomington City Manager Tim Gleason. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Blake Haas BLOOMINGTON – The Bloomington City Council will reconvene on Tuesday night after technology issues forced the meet...
Jun 23, 2020
No new cases of COVID-19 in McLean County
There have been 13 deaths in the county. (Photo courtesy: McLean County Health Department)By Blake HaasBLOOMINGTON – The McLean County Health Department reports no new cases of COVID-19, along w...
Jun 23, 2020
Illinois Supreme Court to expand its program of diversity and inclusion
A new "Chief Diversity and Inclusion Officer" will be charged with adding those elements to Illinois' court system. (Photo courtesy: Dave Dahl/WJBC)By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – Help wanted ! Chief ...
Jun 23, 2020
Washington police investigate man’s death as a homicide
Washington Police Chief Mike McCoy says the city hasn’t seen a homicide in the last two years. (Photo courtesy: HOI/ABC)By Heart of Illinois ABCWASHINGTON, Ill. – The Washington Police Dep...
Jun 23, 2020
Town of Normal to seek multi-million dollar state grant for road rebuild to aid Rivian
Design work and public comment are planned over the next two years. (Photo courtesy: HOI/ABC)By Heart of Illinois ABCNORMAL – The Town of Normal has been given the go-ahead to apply for a $5 mil...
Jun 23, 2020
Normal to continue outdoor dining options for restaurants
Mayor Chris Koos said in a statement Monday the outdoor dining option has been going well and restaurants won’t have to reapply for approval by the town once Phase 4 begins. (Photo courtesy: HOI...
Jun 22, 2020
Kids Count report shows wealth and health disparities among races in Illinois
This year's Kids Count report is only partially encouraging. (Photo courtesy: Voices for Illinois Children/Facebook)By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – This year's Kids Count report is only partially enco...
Jun 22, 2020
MCHD reports three new cases of COVID-19; total cases moves to 253
McLean County Health Officials report three new cases of COVID-19. (Photo courtesy: McLean County Health Department)By Blake HaasBLOOMINGTON – The McLean County Health Department reports that th...
Jun 22, 2020
