Category Archives: Headlines
IDPH adopting CDC recommendations for Pfizer booster shot
Earlier this year, Illinois Department of Public Health Director Dr. Ngozi Ezike received her first coronavirus vaccine. (Photo courtesy: Gov. Pritzker/Twitter) By WJBC StaffSPRINGFIELD – The Il...
Sep 25, 2021
Travel agent applauds Pres. Biden’s decision to let vaccinated immigrants into U.S.
The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) reports 1.9 million travelers hit the sky’s in the past week, compared to 2.5 million in 2019. (Facebook/Central Illinois Regional Airport)By Bla...
Sep 24, 2021
Bloomington Police investigating early morning shooting
Anyone with information is encouraged to contact Bloomington Police. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Blake HaasBLOOMINGTON – Bloomington Police detectives are probing a shooting incident early Fr...
Sep 24, 2021
Coroner ID’s missing ISU student; family says their “hearts are broken”
The cause of the death is still under investigation. (Photo courtesy: HOI/ABC) By Blake HaasLASALLE COUNTY – Authorities confirmed that the body found floating in the Illinois River weeks ago wa...
Sep 23, 2021
Rising COVID hospitalizations big concern for the state’s top doctor
Illinois Department of Public Health Director Dr. Ngozi Ezike. (WJBC file photo) By WJBC Staff SPRINGFIELD – The state’s top public health doctor says one of the biggest concerns right now...
Aug 26, 2021
Sen. Durbin calling for an investigation into Trump-era DOJ
U.S. Senator Dick Durbin. (Photo courtesy: CNN)By Blake HaasBLOOMINGTON – Democratic Sen. Dick Durbin is calling for an investigation in Congress and the Department of Justice Inspector General ...
Jun 15, 2021
LCHD reports two deaths related to COVID-19, and six new cases
The Livingston County Health Department reported the new cases of COVID-19 on Monday. (Photo courtesy: LCHD/Facebook)By Katherine MurphyLIVINGSTON COUNTY – Livingston County Health Department of...
Jun 15, 2021
Bloomington man charged with aggravated battery for allegedly strangling ex-girlfriend
Michael McCombs, 38, of Bloomington. (Photo courtesy: McLean County Jail) By Heart of Illinois ABC BLOOMINGTON – A Bloomington man is being charged with aggravated domestic battery after alleged...
Jun 15, 2021
The Bistro celebrating Pride Month through Pridefest street party
The Bistro, located at 316 N. Main Street in Bloomington, held a memorial service at 7 p.m. on Saturday. (Photo courtesy: The Bistro/Facebook) By Blake Haas BLOOMINGTON – June is Pride Month, an...
Jun 14, 2021
State Rep. Brady says Illinois should opt-out of extra unemployment benefits
State Rep. Dan Brady. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File)By Blake HaasBLOOMINGTON – Illinois should join states around the nation opting out of extra federal unemployment benefits, at least that’s...
May 26, 2021
