Category Archives: Top Stories
U of I professor: The pandemic hit people aged 35-44 harder in its second yearÂ
Sheldon Jacobson, a computer science professor at the University of Illinois spoke with WJBC. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Dave Dahl SPRINGFIELD – The pandemic hit people aged 35-44 harder in ...
Nov 18, 2022
New Logan County wind farm draws threat of lawsuit
Petersen says the wind turbines are as tall as the St. Louis Arch and would pose a safety threat in winter months. (Photo courtesy: 25 News) By 25 News LOGAN COUNTY – The Logan County board has ...
Nov 18, 2022
McLean County man found guilty of child pornography
A jury found Jeffrey Martin guilty on Thursday. (Photo courtesy: 25 News) By 25 News BLOOMINGTON – After a four-day trial, a 57-year-old Normal man has been found guilty of 10 counts of possessi...
Nov 17, 2022
Teenager recovering after being shot in Bloomington
Police report the investigation is ongoing. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Blake HaasBLOOMINGTON – A teenager is recovering in a local hospital after being shot in Bloomington late Wednesday nig...
Nov 17, 2022
New bill would make punishment for fentanyl manufacturing and distributing more severe
Selling or dispensing a scheduled drug would carry a punishment of nine to forty years in prison. (Photo courtesy: Flickr/File) By Dave Dahl SPRINGFIELD – A bill would make the punishment for fe...
Nov 15, 2022
Two McLean County residents facing weapon charges
The case remains under investigation. (Photo courtesy: BPD/Facebook) By Blake HaasBLOOMINGTON – McLean County prosecutors are charging two Bloomington residents with multiple weapon charges.Earl...
Nov 15, 2022
City of Bloomington provides update on Washington St. road closure
Washington Street will return to traffic once it has been inspected and found to be secure for use by the general public. (Photo courtesy: Flickr/File)By Jake FogalBLOOMINGTON – With the ongoing...
Nov 14, 2022 (Photo courtesy: Pixabay)
State Rep. Caulkins not happy about reports pointing to new leadership
State Rep. Dan Caulkins. (Photo courtesy: Dave Dahl/WJBC) By Dave Dahl SPRINGFIELD – State Rep. Dan Caulkins (pictured) (R-Decatur) is not happy about reports pointing to State Rep. Tony McCombi...
Nov 11, 2022
State Rep. McCombie and State Sen. Curran have enough votes for leadership positions
The leadership elections take place on Tuesday. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Dave Dahl SPRINGFIELD – WJBC News has confirmed that State Rep. Tony McCombie (R-Savanna) and State Sen. John Curra...
Nov 11, 2022
State Rep. Butler resigns to become President of the Illinois Railroad Association
Former State Rep. Tim Butler. (Photo courtesy: Dave Dahl/WJBC) By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – The turnstiles continue to spin at the Capitol, even though the election's over.State Rep. Tim Butler (R-...
Nov 11, 2022
