Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
McLean County judge to decide if Barton McNeil case moves to 3rd stage of evidentiary hearing in ‘98 murder
Bart McNeil (blue) traveled to McLean County on Thursday for court from the Pickneyville Correctional Center. (Photo courtesy: HOI/ABC) By Heart of Illinois ABC BLOOMINGTON – It will be at least...
May 12, 2022
Illinois Republicans discuss Richard Irvin as top competitor to Gov. Pritzker
A recent poll has Irvin and Bailey far ahead of the other Republicans. The primary election is June 28.(Facebook/Richard Irvin)By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – Most or all top Republicans in Illinois s...
May 12, 2022
Rivian Automotive to recall certain R1T vehicles due to airbag safety concerns
The supplier for the sensor has assumed the cost of seat replacement, according to a Rivian spokesperson. (WJBC/Scott Miller)By HOI ABCNORMAL – Electric vehicle maker Rivian has issued its first...
May 12, 2022
Potential abortion law change challenged from a doctors perspective
A leak of a draft document suggests the U.S. Supreme Court is preparing to overturn Roe v. Wade. (Photo Courtesy of Pixabay)By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – Let's take a minute to step away from the di...
May 12, 2022
Leah Marlene community watch party to be hosted by Normal West High School
There will be a pre-party on Normal West's front lawn with food trucks, games, face painting and more. The community will then gather in the school's gym to watch American Idol. (Leah Marlene/Facebook...
May 12, 2022
President Biden stops at Illinois farm to announce $500M in funding
President Joe Biden spoke during a press conference at a family farm in Kankakee on Wednesday. (Photo courtesy: Joe Bide/Facebook) By Blake HaasKANKAKEE – In what has turned into a struggling ye...
May 11, 2022
Gov. Pritzker calling on Congress to protect women’s reproductive rights
Gov. Pritzker spoke during a press conference on Wednesday. (Photo courtesy: Gov. Pritzker) By Blake Haas and IISSPRINGFIELD – Gov. Pritzker urges Congress to act quickly to protect women’...
May 11, 2022
Bloomington school board member charged with felony DUI, obstructing justice
District 87 School Board member Fitzgerald Samedy. (McLean County Jail)By HOI ABCBLOOMINGTON – District 87 School Board member Fitzgerald Samedy is free on bond following his arrest last weekend...
May 11, 2022
Green Gables owner: Grief is setting in for sure
A fire destroyed Green Gables Bar and Grill Monday afternoon. (Scott Miller/WJBC)By Neil DoyleHUDSON – The owner of Green Gables says she and her family are devastated after a fire tore down the...
May 11, 2022
State leaders hold annual firefighter’s memorial ceremony
Jim Grady, retired Frankfort fire chief, presided over Tuesday's Illinois fire memorial ceremony. (Photo courtesy: Dave Dahl/Springfield) By Dave Dahl SPRINGFIELD – A warm, hazy morning Tuesday ...
May 10, 2022
