Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
Dispensary in Normal now offering recreational cannabis sales
The dispensary is located at 501 West Northtown Road in Normal. (Photo beyond-hello.com) By Neil DoyleNORMAL – The cannabis dispensary in Normal is officially open for adult-use sales.Start...
May 11, 2020
6 more coronavirus cases in McLean County
Updated cases as of Sunday. (Graphic courtesy McLean County Health Department) By Neil DoyleBLOOMINGTON – McLean County has added six more cases of coronavirus, bringing the county total to...
May 10, 2020
Illinois has 336 new attorneys
Illinois Supreme Court, Chief Justice Anne Burke. (Dave Dahl/WJBC) By Dave Dahl SPRINGFIELD – Among the many ways the pandemic has disrupted everyday life – and special events, too ...
May 09, 2020
It was opening night on Route 66 Friday
When the state decided drive-in theaters could be open, the one in Springfield rushed into action.(PHOTO: Dave Dahl/WJBC) By Dave Dahl One of the few forms of entertainment permitted outside yo...
May 09, 2020
Governor addresses testing, opposition to “Restore Illinois” plan
Gov. JB Pritzker at the coronavirus press briefing. (WJBC file photo) By Dave Dahl SPRINGFIELD – Illinois now has 73,760 coronavirus cases and 3,241 deaths. And testing was the topic of G...
May 08, 2020
Beach at Comlara Park closed for the summer
Comlara Park is located at 3001 Recreation Area Drive in Hudson. (Facebook/McLean County Parks and Recreation) By Neil Doyle HUDSON – The McLean County Department of Parks & Recreatio...
May 08, 2020
MCHD announces two additional cases of COVID-19; 87 have recovered
(Photo courtesy: McLean County Health Department) By Blake Haas BLOOMINGTON – The McLean County Health Department announced two more cases of COVID-19, bringing the county to 112 cases. Health o...
May 08, 2020
Heartland Community College sets date for virtual graduation
Board of Trustees Vice Chair Jeff Flessner (left), student speaker Nicci Van Dyke (middle), President Keith Cornille (right). (Photo courtesy: Heartland Community College) By Blake Haas NORMAL –...
May 08, 2020
ISU trustees keep tuition and room rates the same
The Illinois State University Board of Trustees met via Zoom Friday morning. (Neil Doyle/WJBC) By Neil Doyle NORMAL – The Illinois State University governing board decided to keep tuition...
May 08, 2020
Miller Park Zoo announces death of North American River Otter pup
Miller Park Zoo made the announcement on Friday. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Blake Haas BLOOMINGTON – Miller Park Zoo announced one of the North American River Otter pups has died. “We ...
May 08, 2020
