Category Archives: Headlines
Unlike Unit 5, District 87 is not looking to make cuts
Dr. Barry Reilly spoke with WJBC’s Scott Miller. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Blake HaasBLOOMINGTON – Unlike Unit 5, District 87 is not looking to downsize its bottom line next school ye...
Mar 24, 2022
Blue Cross Blue Shield fined by state after failing to submit required information after terminating Springfield Clinic contract
Illinois Department of Insurance found BCBS of Illinois violated the Network Adequacy and Transparency Act. (Photo courtesy: HOI/ABC) By Heart of Illinois ABC SPRINGFIELD – The parent company of...
Mar 21, 2022
IDPH Director Dr. Ezike is resigning, effective March 14
Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) Director Dr. Ngozi Ezike. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Dave Dahl SPRINGFIELD – Two pandemic years of missed family events and sleepless nights are e...
Mar 01, 2022
Peoria man dies from Normal Shooting; NPD asking for help in solving homicide
Anyone with information is encouraged to contact Normal Police. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Blake HaasNORMAL – A Peoria man shot multiple times on Sept. 19 in the area of 19 Traders Circle ha...
Sep 27, 2021
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
