Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
New House Speaker has one day presiding in the Capitol under his belt
Illinois House Speaker Chris Welch (D-Hillside). (Dave Dahl/WJBC) By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – The only session day in February was an unforgettable one for the new House speaker, Chris Welch ...
Feb 11, 2021
Gleason: I feel great
Bloomington City Manager Tim Gleason during Monday night’s virtual city council meeting. (Neil Doyle/WJBC) By Neil DoyleBLOOMINGTON – While city council meetings remain virtual due to...
Feb 11, 2021
Illinois House approves new set of rules
The Illinois House was back in town – in person – for one day, to settle on its rules.(Twitter/BlueRoomStream) By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – New speaker, new rules.The Illinois Hous...
Feb 10, 2021
Another attempt to pass the Clean Energy Jobs Act
Sierra Club Illinois director Jack Darin spoke Tuesday during an online news conference. (Dave Dahl/WJBC) By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – Environmentalists – both inside and outside the Ill...
Feb 10, 2021
Illinois to expand Phase 1B vaccinations
According to Gov. Pritzker’s office, Phase 1B eligibility will expand to individuals with comorbidities, underlying conditions and will prioritize those with disabilities. (Twitter/IDPH) By...
Feb 10, 2021
Rep. Davis says impeachment trials of former Pres. Trump “sets a terrible precedent”
U.S. Rep. Rodney Davis (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File)By Blake HaasBLOOMINGTON – As Congress enters day two of former President Trump’s impeachment trial, Central Illinois Congressman Rodney D...
Feb 10, 2021
26 new cases of coronavirus in McLean County; Rolling positivity rate is 3.4%
There have been 160 COVID-related deaths in the county. (Graphic courtesy McLean County Health Department) By Neil DoyleBLOOMINGTON – The number of active coronavirus cases in McLean County...
Feb 10, 2021
District 87’s Reilly to leave superintendent’s post next year
Dr. Barry Reilly, 55, is retiring in June of next year after 33 years with District 87. (Photo courtesy: Heart of Illinois ABC)By Heart of Illinois ABCBLOOMINGTON – Elected leaders in McLean Cou...
Feb 08, 2021
ISU teaching assistants picket over contract negotiations
Negotiations and talks with ISU administrators started in late 2019 and continue today. (Photo courtesy: Heart of Illinois ABC)By Heart of Illinois ABCNORMAL – A few dozen students, many of them...
Feb 05, 2021
U of I professor looks at Super Bowl commercials and consumer behavior
Hayden Noel, associate professor of business administration, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, studies consumer behavior. (WJBC file photo) By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – Great commerc...
Feb 05, 2021
