Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
Bloomington man finds out he’s a victim of ‘fertility fraud’
Illinois may get its own law addressing "fertility fraud" – when, for example, a doctor inseminates a patient with his own sperm. (Photo courtesy: Shutterstock) By Dave Dahl SPRINGFIELD – ...
Apr 07, 2022
City of Bloomington Parks and Rec Summer registration begins April 13
The City of Bloomington's Parks, Recreation and Cultural Arts department will have Summer Registration open for Bloomington residents beginning April 13th beginning at 5:00 AM. (Bloomington Parks and ...
Apr 07, 2022
Final week of spring session in Springfield continues to be a crime story
A top state senator – who was carjacked a few months ago – does not want anyone to repeat her experience. (WJBC file photo)By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – The back-and-forth over crime con...
Apr 07, 2022
$250,000 donated to Bloomington community center in honor of Willie Brown
State Farm held a special ceremony Wednesday, looking back on the life of former executive Willie Brown. (Photo courtesy HOI ABC)By HOI ABCBLOOMINGTON – A quarter of a million dollars is going t...
Apr 07, 2022
ISU to be featured on Amazon Prime show ‘The College Tour’
ISU's episode will kick off season six and the show is slated to air on Amazon Prime video in November. (WJBC file photo)By HOI ABCNORMAL – A TV show highlighting colleges across the country has...
Apr 07, 2022
You won’t believe how much money the state is pouring into the Illinois State Armory
Gov. Pritzker spoke during a press conference on Wednesday. (Photo courtesy: Gov. Pritzker) By Dave Dahl SPRINGFIELD – Depending on how long you've been in Springfield, it's either a beloved mem...
Apr 06, 2022
At a gun rally, State Rep. calls the nation a disaster at the federal and state levels
Dozens of people gathered at the state capitol on Wednesday for the rally. (Photo courtesy: Dave Dahl/WJBC) By Dave Dahl SPRINGFIELD – A rainy day in Springfield cleared up enough for a pleasant...
Apr 06, 2022
First version of a state budget
Illinois House Democrats are the first to introduce a proposed budget. (Dave Dahl/WJBC)By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – Pretty soon, with a few days to go, it'll be crunch time at the Capitol.Illinois ...
Apr 06, 2022
Social media postings of a Springfield police officer have gotten the attention of Illinois lawmakers
Officer Aaron Nichols resigned Tuesday, rather than sit for an interview with the Springfield Police Department's internal affairs division. It's alleged that – behind screen names – he sp...
Apr 06, 2022
State Senate committee gets an update on the nursing shortage
Senators also heard about nursing schools which claim there's no money to offer higher salaries. (Photo courtesy Flickr)By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – When senators convened a hearing into the nursin...
Apr 05, 2022
