Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
New Republican leaders at the Illinois Capitol
State Rep. Tony McCombie (R-Savanna). (Photo courtesy repmccombie.com)By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – Being the first woman to lead a caucus of the Illinois House of Representatives may be an importan...
Nov 17, 2022
Unit 5 superintendent wants to know why voters said no to tax question
Superintendent Kristen Weikle wants to know why almost 54% of voters said no to an increased annual tax rate in the education fund. (Photo courtesy 25 News)By 25 NewsNORMAL – Wednesday...
Nov 17, 2022
1 person wounded in Bloomington mobile home park, building hit in separate gunfire report
There have been no arrests, and police did not have suspect information. (WJBC file photo)By 25 NewsBLOOMINGTON – Bloomington Police say one person was wounded in a shooting late Wednesday night...
Nov 17, 2022
Illinois Senators are on the move during Capitol construction
Tuesday marked not only the start of the 2022 veto session; it was also the first day of a nearly 2 -year stay in the adjacent Howlett Building. A deteriorating auditorium received a massive facelift ...
Nov 16, 2022
McLean County correctional officer charged with worker’s comp fraud
With the filing of charges, Hitch is now on administrative leave without pay. (WJBC file photo)By 25 NewsBLOOMINGTON – The McLean County State's Attorney's Office has filed a felony charge alleg...
Nov 16, 2022
New bill would make punishment for fentanyl manufacturing and distributing more severe
Selling or dispensing a scheduled drug would carry a punishment of nine to forty years in prison. (Photo courtesy: Flickr/File) By Dave Dahl SPRINGFIELD – A bill would make the punishment for fe...
Nov 15, 2022
Illinois lawmakers back in Springfield for fall veto session
Illinois House Speaker Chris Welch (D-Hillside) says the fall veto session will include some, as he put it, "clarifications" to the new law that eliminates cash bail in Illinois. (Dave Dahl/WJBC)By Da...
Nov 15, 2022
City of Bloomington provides update on Washington St. road closure
Washington Street will return to traffic once it has been inspected and found to be secure for use by the general public. (Photo courtesy: Flickr/File)By Jake FogalBLOOMINGTON – With the ongoing...
Nov 14, 2022
State Rep. Caulkins not happy about reports pointing to new leadership
State Rep. Dan Caulkins. (Photo courtesy: Dave Dahl/WJBC) By Dave Dahl SPRINGFIELD – State Rep. Dan Caulkins (pictured) (R-Decatur) is not happy about reports pointing to State Rep. Tony McCombi...
Nov 11, 2022
State Rep. McCombie and State Sen. Curran have enough votes for leadership positions
The leadership elections take place on Tuesday. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Dave Dahl SPRINGFIELD – WJBC News has confirmed that State Rep. Tony McCombie (R-Savanna) and State Sen. John Curra...
Nov 11, 2022
