Category Archives: Top Stories
Illinois Alliance of Retired Americans calls on Gov. Pritzker to infuse pension funds with $500M
Elston Flowers, a retired teacher from Bloomington, emphasizes the importance of his pension. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Dave Dahl SPRINGFIELD – For people like Patricia Johnson of Chicago, ...
Mar 07, 2022
IDPH Director Dr. Ezike reflects on three years of serving Illinois during the COVID-19 pandemic
Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) Director Dr. Ezike spoke with WJBC’s Scott Miller. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Blake HaasBLOOMINGTON – Illinois Department of Public Health (...
Mar 07, 2022
New book about former Speaker Madigan comes out in late March
Former House Speaker Mike Madigan (D-Chicago). (Photo courtesy: WikiMedia/Illinoislawmakers) By Dave Dahl SPRINGFIELD – Right about now, Ray Long probably wishes he could add another chapter to ...
Mar 03, 2022
McLean County law enforcement agencies thank the community for their help after a violent 2018
The violence experienced in 2018 included 12 homicides and two mass shooting incidents. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Blake HaasBLOOMINGTON – Law enforcement agencies in McLean County thank the...
Mar 03, 2022
Bloomington piano teacher to see bench trial in next child pornography case
Aaron Parlier remains behind bars in McLean County. (Photo courtesy: McLean County Jail/HOI-ABC) By Heart of Illinois ABC BLOOMINGTON – A Bloomington piano teacher convicted and sentenced for as...
Mar 02, 2022
IMA launches third annual Makers’ Madness competition
The winner will join the Caterpillar mining truck and a heated traffic signal as the coolest products made in Illinois. (Photo courtesy: IMA) By Dave Dahl SPRINGFIELD – Depending on your definit...
Mar 02, 2022
Founder of Monical’s Pizza passes away
Monical’s Pizza, founded by Ralph Monical, in 1959, continues to be a staple across the Midwest. (Photo courtesy: Monical’s Pizza Tolono/Facebook) By Blake HaasTOLONO – Ralph Monical...
Mar 01, 2022
Gov. Pritzker says Illinois’ finances are coming out strong out of the pandemic
The Democratic leader testified to members of Congress on Tuesday. (Photo courtesy: Gov. Pritzker) By Dave Dahl SPRINGFIELD – Members of Congress got the Illinois story Tuesday morning from Gov....
Mar 01, 2022
4-year-old, 3 Pekin Police officers taken to hospital after lake rescue
The Tazewell County Sheriff's Office is conducting a follow-up investigation. (Photo courtesy: Pekin Police/WJBC) By Heart of Illinois ABC PEKIN – A 4-year-old child and three Pekin Police offic...
Feb 28, 2022
Multiple agencies respond to Farmer City fire; no injuries reported
LeRoy Fire, Farmer City Police, DeWitt County EMS, DeWitt County EMA, and DeWitt County Centcom helped assist the Farmer City Fire Department. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Blake HaasFARMER CITY R...
Feb 28, 2022
