Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
‘Welcoming city’ debate isn’t over, says Alderwoman Carrillo
During the campaign, newly-elected Mayor Mboka Mwilambwe said he is opposed to the resolution. Also, new members Nick Becker and Sheila Montney were elected after receiving endorsements from the Bloom...
May 11, 2021
State’s major cash crops are better than average
The statewide average temperature was 55.4 degrees, 3.7 cooler than normal. Precipitation averaged almost 1.6 inches, where an even inch would be normal. (Facebook/IL Corn)By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD R...
May 11, 2021
2 Republicans break ranks over McLean County redistricting proposal
Board Chairman John McIntyre (middle) indicated he’ll have more to say at Tuesday night’s special board meeting on a redistricting process that happens every 10 years. (Photo courtesy HOI ...
May 11, 2021
Gov. Pritzker announces COVID-19 vaccines will be available in business districts throughout Illinois
Gov. Pritzker. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File)By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – As many Illinoisans head back to the office for the first time in more than a year, something new will be waiting for them: a ...
May 10, 2021
The need for officials continues to grow amid the COVID-19 pandemic
Derek Sieg, President of the Bloomington-Normal Officials Association spoke with WJBC’s Scott Miller. (Photo by Karin McCall/You Name It Sports/File)By Blake HaasBLOOMINGTON – According to...
May 10, 2021
Somber Illinois tradition resumes in Springfield
Gloria Bodnar, whose husband died in the line of duty in 1974, spoke Thursday during the ceremony. (Dave Dahl/WJBC)By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – After a year off because of the coronavirus, and with...
May 06, 2021
Governor announces state will enter Bridge Phase May 14, could fully reopen next month
The Bridge Phase will allow for expanded capacity limits for businesses and gatherings before the state moves to a full reopening in Phase 5. (Twitter/Governor JB Pritzker)By WJBC StaffCHICAGO –...
May 06, 2021
32 new cases of COVID in McLean County
55 additional people were released from isolation and are considered recovered. (Graphic courtesy McLean County Health Department) By Neil DoyleBLOOMINGTON – Local health officials Thursday...
May 06, 2021
An Illinois House majority says Washington, D.C., should be a state.
State Rep. Will Guzzardi (D-Chicago) is the sponsor of a resolution urging Congress to make Washington, D.C., America's 51st state. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File)By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – Members o...
May 06, 2021
Redistricting controversial at local level as rural vs. urban rivalries surface
Political polarization evident nationwide is making local redistricting more contentious. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File)By Heart of Illinois ABCBLOOMINGTON – Key decisions are expected to be made a...
May 06, 2021
