Category Archives: Top Stories
Illinois Senate minority leader announces four proposed constitutional amendments
Dan McConchie (R-Hawthorn Woods). (Photo courtesy: Dave Dahl/WJBC) By Dave Dahl SPRINGFIELD – Attempting change can be frustrating - when you're in the minority. The Illinois Senate minority lea...
Jan 18, 2022
Despite five-fold increase in testing, Reditus Labs is processing COVID-19 tests within 48 hours
At the Interstate Center in Bloomington, which Reditus operates, 807 people were tested on December 27th.(Facebook/Reditus Laboratories)By Heart of Illinois ABC BLOOMINGTON – The omicron variant...
Jan 14, 2022
Former Bloomington piano teacher sentenced for child porn and sexual assault
Aaron Parlier, center, a former Bloomington piano teacher charged with 38 sex crimes, arrives for his bench trial in McLean County Court, Monday, Oct. 18, 2021. (Photo courtesy: Pool) By Blake HaasBLO...
Jan 14, 2022
Prolific Central Illinois robber pleads guilty in federal court
John Beck remains in federal custody. (Photo courtesy: HOI/ABC) By Heart of Illinois ABC PONTIAC – A Sangamon County man pleaded guilty Wednesday to four counts of interference with commerce by ...
Jan 14, 2022
Central Illinois Humane Society seeking donations
If interested in donating, the Humane Society accepts donations between the hours of 7 am to 4 pm, seven days a week. (WJBC File Photo)By Jake FogalBLOOMINGTON- Lots of families added a new fluffy mem...
Jan 14, 2022
Congressman Davis wants to pass the “Open Schools Act” giving families $10K per child
U.S. Rep. Rodney Davis. (Photo courtesy: Rodney Davis) By Blake HaasBLOOMINGTON – Congressman Rodney Davis (R-Taylorville) wants American Rescue Plan funding to go to families who want their chi...
Jan 13, 2022
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
