Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
Looters hit Target in Normal, local man shares his observations
Looters hit the Target in Normal located at 301 North Veterans Parkway. (Photo courtesy Jack Patterson) By Neil Doyle NORMAL – Looting and riots continued Sunday night and into the mornin...
Jun 01, 2020
Welcome to Phase III: Outdoor dining is now available among many other things
llinois Department of Public Health director Dr. Ngozi Ezike (pictured) welcomed Illinoisans Friday to Phase Three of the state's Restore Illinois program. (Photo courtesy: Dave Dahl/WJBC) By Dave Dah...
May 29, 2020
McLean County Museum of History to remain closed to complete projects
The McLean County Museum of History will remain closed. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By AJ Harris and Blake Haas BLOOMINGTON – With phase three of restoring Illinois beginning Friday, the McLean ...
May 29, 2020
U of I expert says COVID-19 pandemic’s effect on Illinois’ economy is unique
Protesting and second-guessing the governor have been part of the story as Illinois tries to recover from the Coronavirus pandemic. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Dave Dahl CHAMPAIGN – The pande...
May 29, 2020
Prospect League season canceled due to COVID-19, Normal CornBelters still plan to play
The Normal CornBelters on Friday said they plan to play 30 games this summer starting July 1. (Facebook/Normal CornBelters) By Neil Doyle NORMAL – There won’t be any Prospect League...
May 29, 2020
McLean County Detention Facility to resume on-site visitation
McLean County Sheriff Jon Sandage on Friday announced on-site visits will resume June 1. (Photo courtesy mcleancountyil.gov) By Neil Doyle BLOOMINGTON – On-site visitation at the McLean C...
May 29, 2020
McLean County rescue crews free crash victims
Cooksville Fire Chief Roger Clark told our news partner HOI ABC the crash sent four people to the hospital, although they apparently did not suffer life-threatening injuries.(Facebook/Octavia Fire Pro...
May 29, 2020
Illinois comptroller says no raises for lawmakers, but legal challenges could change that
Illinois comptroller says no raises for lawmakers, but legal challenges could change that. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File)By Illinois Radio NetworkSPRINGFIELD – Illinois Comptroller Susana Mendoza s...
May 28, 2020
Local NAACP chapter reacts to death of George Floyd
The local NAACP chapter issued the statement on Thursday. (Photo courtesy: NAACP/Facebook)By AJ Harris and Blake HaasBLOOMINGTON – The Executive Committee of the Bloomington-Normal Branch of the...
May 28, 2020 (Photo courtesy: NAACP)
Four Illinois House Republicans want an audit of IDES
State Rep. Brad Stephens (R-Rosemont). (Photo courtesy: Dave Dahl/WJBC)By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – They would not go so far as to seek a recall, but four Illinois House Republicans said Thursday t...
May 28, 2020
