Category Archives: Top Stories
Regional Superintendent ‘optimistic’ Gov. Pritzker will relax mask mandates in classrooms
Regional Office of Education superintendent Mark Jontry spoke with WJBC’s Todd Wineburner. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Blake HaasBLOOMINGTON – The leader of multiple school districts ac...
Nov 15, 2021
Bloomington Police probing weekend shooting
Anyone with information are encouraged to contact Bloomington Police. (Photo courtesy: Flickr/File) By Blake HaasBLOOMINGTON – Bloomington Police are probing a second shooting over the weekend.O...
Nov 15, 2021
A top leader in Ag industry in Illinois calls infrastructure bill a “good piece of legislation”
A top leader in the Agricultural industry in Illinois has high praises for President Biden’s $1.2 trillion infrastructure bill. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Blake HaasBLOOMINGTON – A lea...
Nov 12, 2021
Suspect in Bloomington robbery try linked to Reggie Redbird assault on ISU Quad
Police said no one was hurt in the confrontation, and the state's attorney's office is considering whether to file a felony aggravated battery charge against Perez. (Photo courtesy: Heart of Illinois ...
Nov 11, 2021
Rivian stock hits record numbers in debut on the Nasdaq exchange
Rivian CEO RJ Scaringe (middle) opened Wall Street on Wednesday by ringing the opening bell from the Normal manufacturing plant. (Photo courtesy: RJ Scaringe/Twitter) By Blake HaasNORMAL – Share...
Nov 10, 2021
Downstate Congressman explaining his vote on the Infrastructure bill
U.S. Rep. Rodney Davis (R-Taylorville) spoke with WJBC’s Scott Miller. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Blake HaasBLOOMINGTON – A central Illinois Republican congressman is defending his sta...
Nov 10, 2021
Local lawmaker eying run for Secretary of State
State Rep. Dan Brady (R-Bloomington). (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Dave Dahl SPRINGFIELD – With a handful of Democrats already declaring, there is finally a Republican apparently ready for a r...
Nov 10, 2021
Bloomington Police probing gunfire that struck a business
Anyone with information is encouraged to contact Bloomington Police. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Blake HaasBLOOMINGTON – Bloomington Police are asking for the public’s help investigatin...
Nov 10, 2021
Bloomington man identified as victim of Monday night shooting in Peoria
Anyone with information is encouraged to contact Peoria Police. (Photo courtesy: Flickr/File) By Blake HaasPEORIA – The Peoria County Coroner’s office has identified a Bloomington man who ...
Nov 09, 2021
Legislative panel hears about disease outbreaks at veteran’s homes
In Illinois, the suicide rate per 100,000 people is 27 for veterans – and fourteen for the general population. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Dave Dahl SPRINGFIELD – From disease outbreaks...
Nov 09, 2021
