Category Archives: Top Stories
Downstate lawmaker: New EV legislation is an “opportunity for Illinois to see more success”
State Senator Jason Barickman (R-Bloomington) spoke with WJBC’s Scott Miller. (Photo courtesy: Neil Doyle/WJBC) By Blake HaasBLOOMINGTON – A downstate Republican lawmaker is praising a bil...
Nov 17, 2021
Normal Police calling on people who are interested in applying for open positions
Applications for the positions can be found at www.normal.org. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/FIle) By Blake HaasNORMAL – Like many forces around the country, the Normal Police Department is calling on t...
Nov 16, 2021
Central Illinois Congressmen award McLean County with $100K grant to help improve Veterans Parkway
U.S. Rep. Darin LaHood (middle) and Rep. Rodney Davis (right). (Dave Dahl/WJBC) By Blake Haas BLOOMINGTON – Two central Illinois congressmen announced a $100,000 grant for the McLean County Regi...
Nov 16, 2021
Gov. Pritzker signs EV incentive plan to help Illinois companies like Rivian
Gov. Pritzker signed the plan on Tuesday. (Photo courtesy: Scott Miller/WJBC) By Dave DahlROCKFORD – To State Rep. Dan Brady (R-Bloomington), the Rivian plant in Normal is only the beginning. He...
Nov 16, 2021
Bloomington Police looking to enhance the experience of women on force; signs 30×30 pledge
The 30×30 initiative is affiliated with the Policing Project at NYU School of Law and the National Association of Women Law Enforcement Executives. (Photo courtesy: Flick/File) By Blake HaasBLOOM...
Nov 16, 2021
MCHD reports 184 new cases of COVID-19 as hospitals near capacity in McLean County
The McLean County Health Department reported the new cases on Monday. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Blake HaasBLOOMINGTON – The McLean County Health Department report 184 new cases of COVID-19 ...
Nov 15, 2021
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
