Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories

MCHD reports two additional COVID-related deaths; 95 new cases since Friday
McLean County Health officials reported the new cases on Monday. (Photo courtesy: Reditus/Facebook) By Blake HaasBLOOMINGTON – Two more McLean County residents have died from COVID-19 since Frid...
Syndicated Author Oct 25, 2021

Severe weather hit parts of central and southern Illinois Sunday
Tornadoes were reported Sunday near Jacksonville and Chester. (Photo McLean County Emergency Management Agency/Facebook)By RFD RadioBLOOMINGTON – An active weather pattern hit parts of central a...
Syndicated Author Oct 25, 2021

Illinois gas prices continue to rise
GasBuddy price reports show the cheapest station in Illinois is priced at $3.09 while the most expensive is $3.99. (WJBC file photo) By Neil DoyleBLOOMINGTON – Gas prices in the state continue t...
Syndicated Author Oct 25, 2021

Labor shortage in the mental health profession
Lauren Wright, who is in charge of Illinois Partners for Human Service, said there are no quick fixes to this labor shortage. (Facebook/IDES)By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – Behavioral health. Addictio...
Syndicated Author Oct 25, 2021

Mayor nominates Downtown Bloomington business owner to fill Carrillo’s Ward 6 seat
The council has until the end of this month to name Carrillo's replacement. (WJBC file photo) By HOI ABCBLOOMINGTON – Bloomington Mayor Mboka Mwilambwe said Friday he's nominating a downtown bus...
Syndicated Author Oct 25, 2021

HCC recognized during Manufacturing Month in Illinois
Gov. Pritzker and Illinois Department of Commerce & Economic Opportunity Acting Director Sylvia Garcia presented the proclamation to Heartland President Keith Cornille. (Twitter/Illinois Departmen...
Syndicated Author Oct 22, 2021

Your natural gas bill might be going up by 35 percent this winter
Citizens Utility Board executive director David Kolata. (Facebook/Citizens Utility Board)By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – As the mercury goes down, the costs go up.Citizens Utility Board executive dire...
Syndicated Author Oct 22, 2021

Congressman Davis announces The Baby Fold as an “Angels in Adoption” honoree
U.S. Rep (R-Taylorville) Rodney Davis made the announcement on Wednesday. (Wikimedia)By Blake HaasNORMAL – A Normal based non-profit is the recipient of the 2021 “Angels in Adoption.”...
Syndicated Author Oct 20, 2021

Illinois launching new school safety initiative
The new initiative is available to students 24/7. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By WJBC StaffSPRINGFIELD – The state is launching a new school safety initiative called “safe-two-help Illinoi...
Syndicated Author Oct 20, 2021

Travel at CIRA has been mostly leisure
Central Illinois Regional Airport deputy director of marketing Fran Strebing says passenger traffic last month was at 88% of what it was in 2019. (WJBC file photo) By Neil DoyleBLOOMINGTON – Eve...
Syndicated Author Oct 20, 2021