Category Archives: Headlines
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
Dr. Wieland: COVID-19 booster vaccine could be recommended down the road
Dr. John Wieland spoke with WJBC’s Marc Strauss. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Blake Haas BLOOMINGTON – As research continues around the COVID-19 vaccine, a Bloomington Doctor says the Ce...
May 24, 2021
Illinois State Board of Education votes to return students to in-person in the fall
Katherine Eastvold, a parent of four children, urged the board to allow remote learning as at least an option. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Dave Dahl SPRINGFIELD – If you like your kids' virtu...
May 20, 2021
Former Illinois Gov. calls prison term “waste of time” at a book signing in Springfield
Former Illinois Gov. George Ryan. (Photo courtesy: Dave Dahl/WJBC)By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – When the obituary of former Gov. George Ryan is written, two things will be mentioned at the top: his ...
May 19, 2021
