Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
Could it happen here? It already has
Henry Haupt, a spokesman for the Illinois secretary of state's office, spoke with WJBC’s Dave Dahl. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File)By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – Could it happen here? It already ha...
Jan 07, 2021
Gov. Pritzker: Vaccine priority given to Illinoisans 65 and up
Gov. Pritzker during a COVID-19 press briefing. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File)By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – The message remains: wear a mask. But there's a new one: get a shot.Gov. JB Pritzker said Wed...
Jan 07, 2021
Sen. Duckworth: What happened in the capitol “is shameful”
U.S. Sen. Tammy Duckworth. (Photo courtesy Facebook/Tammy Duckworth)By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – One of the state's top Democrats, U.S. Sen. Tammy Duckworth (D-Ill.), took the opportunity in the ho...
Jan 07, 2021
No COVID outbreak at McLean County Jail despite claims otherwise, sheriff says
McLean County Jail. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File)By Heart of Illinois ABCBLOOMINGTON – There is no COVID-19 outbreak at the McLean County Jail, according to the sheriff, despite claims on social m...
Jan 06, 2021
Man convicted of 1991 fatal shooting in Normal jailed on drug dealing charges
Corey Edwards, 46, of Bloomington. (Photo courtesy: McLean County Jail)By Heart of Illinois ABCBLOOMINGTON – A high bond has been set for a Bloomington man jailed on new drug dealing charges bec...
Jan 06, 2021
Another attempt to end gerrymandering in Illinois
State Rep. Ryan Spain (R-Peoria) is backing a proposal for an independent commission to redraw legislative maps — and water down the influence of the Speaker of the House. (Dave Dahl/WJBC) ...
Jan 05, 2021
Illinois’ economic comeback continues
The Flash index, showing this month an increase to 95.9 from 95.6. 100 is the break-even point between growth and contraction. (Photo University of Illinois Flash Index) By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD &...
Jan 05, 2021
State reports 126 additional COVID-related deaths
IDPH Director Dr. Ngozi Ezike visits a drive-through COVID-19 testing site. (Twitter/IDPH) By WJBC StaffSPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Public Health Tuesday reported 6,839 new con...
Jan 05, 2021
State Sen. Andy Manar to join governor’s staff
State Sen. Andy Manar (D-Bunker Hill). (WJBC file photo) By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – Gov. Pritzker's newest "senior advisor," State Sen. Andy Manar (D-Bunker Hill), says his previous jobs on ...
Jan 05, 2021
Lawsuit against Bloomington long term care facility alleges ‘gross negligence’ in COVID outbreak death
The 48-page lawsuit alleged the outbreak that caused Hill’s death was the result of mismanagement, misallocation of resources, understaffing, and repeated safety violations. (Photo courtesy: Hea...
Jan 05, 2021
