Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
License suspended for McLean County surgeon
Shaun Kink, 34, of Bloomington. (Photo courtesy: Bloomington Police Department) By Heart of Illinois ABC BLOOMINGTON – Shaun Kink, an orthopedic surgeon formally employed in McLean County, has s...
Feb 28, 2020
Illinois officials prepare response infrastructure for COVID-19, say public risk remains low
The state's public health officials say the risk from COVID-19, the novel coronavirus from China, is low for Illinois residents and the state is preparing in case the outbreak intensifies. (Photo cour...
Feb 28, 2020
Authorities identify two men involved in deadly Delavan shooting
Authorities were called around 8 p.m. Thursday to Boynton Road in rural Delavan. (Photo courtesy HOI ABC) By Neil Doyle DELAVAN – Tazewell County Coroner Charles Hanley has released the n...
Feb 28, 2020
Federal officials to allow partial REAL ID application online, but Illinois leaders say it’s too late
The Department of Homeland Security said Tuesday that it won't push back the October 1st date. Starting October 1st, a REAL ID-compliant license or passport will be required for all air travel. (Photo...
Feb 28, 2020
Illinois lawmakers discuss ethics rules as some grow impatient
A hearing Thursday got into the nuances of what other positions elected officials can take on. Next week, House Majority Leader Greg Harris said the group plans to meet again. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/Fi...
Feb 28, 2020
ISU ‘Birds Give Back’ receives 2,188 gifts, over $1 million
Birds Give Back takes place during Redbird Philanthropy Week, a week long emphasis on how private support creates a university on the rise. (Photo Illinois State University) By Neil DoyleNORMAL &...
Feb 28, 2020
IWU athletes, coaches sue Twin-Cities Jimmy John’s after getting sick
Jimmy John’s located at 203 W. Market St. in downtown Bloomington. (Neil Doyle/WJBC) By HOI ABCBLOOMINGTON – Ten Illinois Wesleyan University’s track team members and coaches ar...
Feb 28, 2020
Self-defense turns deadly in Delevan
The Tazewell County coroner’s and sheriff’s offices continue to investigate the Thursday night incident. (Flickr/Alan Cleaver) By Katherine MurphyDELEVAN– An act of self-defense...
Feb 28, 2020
Bloomington man identified in fatal crash on Interstate 74
The crash remains under investigation by ISP and the coroner’s office. (WJBC file photo) By Neil DoyleBLOOMINGTON – A Bloomington man has been identified as the victim of a fatal cras...
Feb 27, 2020
Illinois public health officials briefing state legislature on coronavirus
Public health officials say it's always important to practice routine hygiene like covering coughs and sneezes and washing hands. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File)By Illinois Radio NetworkSPRINGFIELD –...
Feb 27, 2020
