Category Archives: Top Stories
Statehouse Republicans call for changes with DCFS as Director held in contempt of court
Illinois Department of Children and Family Services Director Marc Smith. (Photo courtesy: Dave Dahl/WJBC) By Dave Dahl SPRINGFIELD – With children killed, investigators killed, no place to put k...
Jan 13, 2022
American Red Cross declares National Blood Crisis
For people interested in donating, go to RedCrossBlood.org, type in your zip code, and search for the nearest available drive near you to schedule an appointment. (WJBC File Photo)By Jake FogalBLOOMIN...
Jan 13, 2022
State’s top Dr. says new COVID-19 vaccine campaign is working
Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) Director Dr. Ezike. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Dave Dahl SPRINGFIELD – The governor’s office suggests the latest public service campaign ...
Jan 12, 2022
New legislation aims to prepare Illinois roadways for electric vehicles
State Rep. Robyn Gabel is sponsoring a bill to accommodate a day when more of us have electric cars. (Photo courtesy: Blake Haas/WJBC) By Dave Dahl SPRINGFIELD – New legislation in Illinois anti...
Jan 12, 2022
D87 altering class schedules as cases of COVID-19 spread
School administrators announced the schedule change on Tuesday. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Blake HaasBLOOMINGTON – As cases of COVID-19 continue to surge in McLean County, District 87 is cha...
Jan 11, 2022
McLean County Health officials report 645 new cases of COVID-19; rolling positivity is 20.9%
The McLean County Health Department reported the new cases on Tuesday. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Blake HaasBLOOMINGTON – Another person has died from COVID-19 in McLean County as health off...
Jan 11, 2022
House Speaker Chris Welch looks back on a year in the role
House Speaker Chris Welch spoke with WJBC’s Dave Dahl. (Photo courtesy: Dave Dahl) By Dave Dahl SPRINGFIELD – A lot's happened in the past year, but it seems more has happened to Chris Wel...
Jan 11, 2022
Town of Normal preserving artifacts from the COVID-19 pandemic in a community time capsule
The time capsule will be opened in 2042. (Photo courtesy: Town of Normal/Facebook) By Blake HaasNORMAL – The Town of Normal is looking to preserve artifacts from the COVID-19 pandemic through a ...
Jan 10, 2022
Sen. Durbin: Biden administration is ‘way behind’ on distributing at-home COVID tests
Illinois Senator Dick Durbin (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Blake HaasBLOOMINGTON – Illinois’ Senior Senator says President Biden’s plan of sending at-home COVID-19 test kits to Amer...
Jan 10, 2022
Illinois Republicans blaming Democrats for the lack of a legislative inspector general
Illinois Republicans are pointing the finger at Democrats for the lack of a inspector general. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – With another resignation, the Republican who ...
Jan 07, 2022
