Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
MCHD reports first cases of West Nile Virus
McLean County is one of 18 counties in Illinois with confirmed West Nile activity. There have been no reported human cases. (WJBC file photo)By Neil DoyleBLOOMINGTON – The first cases of West Ni...
Jul 30, 2021
Smithsonian curator: Our relationship with history is complex
The statue of Stephen Douglas (above), and that of Pierre Menard, have been hauled off the Illinois Capitol's front lawn. (Dave Dahl/WJBC) By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – "I don't think we should...
Jul 29, 2021
IDPH fully aligns with new CDC masking recommendations
The CDC recommends that all teachers and students in kindergarten through 12th grade mask up as well, regardless of vaccination status. (WJBC file photo) By IIS RadioSPRINGFIELD – The Illin...
Jul 28, 2021
Heat advisory for most of Central Illinois
A heat advisory will go into effect at 1 p.m. Wednesday to 8 p.m. Thursday. (Twitter/NWS Lincoln IL) By Neil DoyleBLOOMINGTON – Most of central Illinois will be under a heat advisory Wednes...
Jul 28, 2021
Governor signs bills addressing the LGBTQ+ community in Illinois
Gov. JB Pritzker signed into law a bill for couples in the LGBTQ+ community. (Twitter/Governor JB Pritzker) By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – A package of legislation addressing the LGBTQ+ communit...
Jul 28, 2021
Normal Mayor estimates underpass project a minimum of three years away
The only no vote came from Town Council member Stan Nord. He considers the underpass a "luxury" item compared to higher priorities like infrastructure improvements. (Photo courtesy Town of Normal)By B...
Jul 27, 2021
Clinton Police recover stolen bikes; encourage residents to document serial numbers of personal bikes
Clinton Police recovered some stolen bikes on Tuesday. (Photo courtesy: Clinton Police/Facebook)By Blake HaasCLINTON – Clinton Police encourage residents to document bicycle serial numbers after...
Jul 27, 2021
Bloomington accepting application’s to fill Ward 6 board seat
Bloomington council member Jenn Carillo. (Photo courtesy: HOI/ABC)By Blake HaasBLOOMINGTON – Residents in Ward 6 can now apply to fill Bloomington council member Jenn Carillo’s seat after ...
Jul 27, 2021
U of I Extension covering 4-H enrollment fee’s for youth in Central Illinois
The University of Illinois Extension Office is offering to wave enrollment fee’s starting Sept. 1. (Photo courtesy: 4-H/File)By Blake HaasBLOOMINGTON – The University of Illinois Extension...
Jul 27, 2021
Gleason: Expect a new police chief by September
Bloomington City Manager Tim Gleason. (YouTube/City of Bloomington)By Neil DoyleBLOOMINGTON – Bloomington City Manager Tim Gleason says the search for a new police chief has taken longer due to ...
Jul 27, 2021
