Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
NPD: Car and catalytic converter theft on the rise
Speaking with WJBC’s Marc Strauss, Normal Public Information Officer Brad Park said car theft is on the rise. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File)By Blake HaasNORMAL – Car theft is on the rise in t...
Sep 22, 2021
BPD still investigating and seeking leads for missing person Jelani Day
Anyone with information about Jelani Day is asked to contact BPD Detective Paul Jones at 309-434-2548 or at Pjones@cityblm.org. (Photo courtesy Bloomington Police Department)By Neil DoyleBLOOMINGTON &...
Sep 22, 2021
Heartland sees enrollment increase
The enrollment of 1,425 new students returned Heartland to pre-pandemic numbers.(Facebook/Heartland Community College)By Neil DoyleNORMAL – Heartland Community College saw its enrollment go up b...
Sep 22, 2021
McLean County Nursing Home workers offered bonuses for getting COVID shots
The money is coming from state's portion of the American Rescue Plan's payments to long-term care providers. The McLean County Nursing Home is receiving just over $113,000. (Facebook/Illinois National...
Sep 22, 2021
MCHD reports another resident dies from COVID-19; officials report 63 new cases
The McLean County Health Department reported the new cases on Tuesday. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File)By Blake HaasBLOOMINGTON – The McLean County Health Department reports another county resident h...
Sep 21, 2021
U.S. Sen. Durbin calling on Illinoisans to get vaccinated
U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin (D-Ill.) appeared at a press conference in Springfield on Friday. (Photo courtesy: Dave Dahl/WJBC)By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – Helping host U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin (D-Ill.) at a...
Sep 17, 2021
Victim identified after car-combine accident in Tazewell County
Toxicology results are pending. (Photo courtesy: Heart of Illinois/ABC)By Heart of Illinois ABCTAZEWELL COUNTY – Tazewell County Coroner Charles Hanley has identified the victim of a vehicle acc...
Sep 17, 2021
McLean County Chamber hosting job fair next week
The walk-up job fair is Tuesday from 11am-2pm at Eastland Mall, 1615 E. Empire Street, Bloomington. (Photo courtesy HOI ABC)By Neil DoyleBLOOMINGTON – The McLean County Chamber of Commerce is on...
Sep 17, 2021
Uptown Normal road closures for Medici Oktoberfest
The event will feature Oktoberfest brews, authentic German fare and live entertainment. (Facebook/Uptown Normal)By WJBC StaffNORMAL – Uptown Normal is hosting Medici Oktoberfest from 4-10 p.m. o...
Sep 17, 2021
Trail East developer pulls out of project, citing continuous hardships
Bush Development has worked with the Town of Normal to overcome numerous obstacles. (Photo courtesy: HOI/ABC)By Heart of Illinois ABCNORMAL – The developer in the Trail East project is no longer...
Sep 16, 2021
