Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
Coming Soon to a Theater Near You: Movie Theaters hope to be back in business in late June
AMC Classic Theater, located at 201 McKnight Street, in Normal. (Photo Google Maps)By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – The movie theaters hope they are back in business in late June.While the classics are...
May 28, 2020
MCHD announces no new cases of COVID-19; countywide total stands at 216
McLean County Health officials announced no new cases of COVID-19 on Thursday. (Photo courtesy: McLean County Health Department)By Blake HaasBLOOMINGTON – McLean County Health officials announce...
May 28, 2020
McLean County health administrator cautions against speedier reopening
McLean County Health Department Administrator Jessica McKnight (center). (Blake Haas/WJBC) By HOI ABCBLOOMINGTON – The head of the McLean County Health Department believes the county govern...
May 28, 2020
Real estate market in Illinois gaining steam despite pandemic
Mike Oldenettle, the managing broker with ReMax Professionals, said they didn't know what to expect when the pandemic hit. However, he said Springfield is a hot market. (WJBC file photo) By Illin...
May 28, 2020
Towanda July 4th celebration canceled
The cancellation includes all July 4th activities. (Facebook/Towanda IL 4th of July Celebration) By Neil DoyleTOWANDA – The 52nd annual Towanda 4th of July celebration has been canceled due...
May 28, 2020
Despite stay-at-home order, Illinoisans hit the roads for the holiday weekend
Trips of at least 250 miles, more than enough for the majority of Illinoisans to cross a border into a state without lockdown orders, spiked 152 percent over the two weekends prior to the holiday. (WJ...
May 28, 2020
Legal battle underway as students sue ISU over fee refunds
ISU President Larry Dietz announced in April it was issuing a partial refund of mandatory fees at $12 per credit hour, or $180 for a student taking 15 hours. (Facebook/Illinois State University) ...
May 28, 2020
UPDATED: Farmer City woman died from diabetic complications
Donna Kelley, 69, was reported missing May 20. (WJBC file photo) By Neil Doyle FARMER CITY – Authorities say a Farmer City woman who was found Tuesday died from diabetic complications in ...
May 28, 2020
MCHD confirms 11th COVID-19 death was an employee at local long-term care facility
The McLean County Health Department announced four new cases of COVID-19 on Wednesday, all individuals are in their 20’s. (Photo courtesy: McLean County Health Department) By Blake Haas and AJ H...
May 27, 2020
Gov. Pritzker host third downstate Coronavirus briefing in east St. Louis
Gov. Pritzker visited downstate Illinois on Wednesday. (Photo courtesy: Gov. Pritzker/Facebook) By Dave Dahl SPRINGFIELD – East St Louis is the third Downstate community to host the governorR...
May 27, 2020
