Category Archives: Top Stories
McLean County Chamber of Commerce ‘rolling out the red carpet’ for those new in the county
McLean County Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Charlie Moore. (Facebook/McLean County Chamber of Commerce)By Blake HaasBLOOMINGTON – The McLean County Chamber of Commerce is ‘rolling ...
Mar 07, 2022
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
Illinois State introduces Ryan Pedon as it’s new men’s basketball head coach
Athletic Director Kyle Brennon introducing new Illinois State men’s basketball head coach Ryan Pedon. (WJBC File Photo)By Jake FogalBLOOMINGTON-Following another underwhelming 13-20 season by th...
Mar 07, 2022
Illinois State hires Ryan Pedon as it’s men’s basketball head coach
Pedon has been apart of Ohio State’s coaching staff the past five season under Chris Holtmann. OSU has a record of 106-53 with an NCAA tournament berth during each of his seasons in Columbus, wi...
Mar 04, 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
Sen. Durbin to oversee Supreme Court testimony questioning
Sen. Dick Durbin. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Blake HaasBLOOMINGTON – Illinois’ Senior Senator is charring a committee set to question President Biden’s Supreme Court nomination.S...
Mar 02, 2022
