Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
Local health leaders not yet sounding alarm on new COVID-19 variant
The new variant has yet to be detected in the United States. (Photo courtesy: HOI) By Blake HaasBLOOMINGTON – Local health leaders are not sounding the alarm just yet on the new COVID-19 variant...
Nov 30, 2021
Senator Durbin: “Too soon to judge” new COVID-19 variant Omicron
U.S. Dick Durbin. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Blake HaasBLOOMINGTON – Illinois’ Senior Senator says it’s still too soon to judge the new COVID-19 variant Omicron.The new variant, ...
Nov 30, 2021
Rep. Davis running for another term in Congress
U.S. Rep. Rodney Davis (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Dave Dahl SPRINGFIELD – Removing whatever suspense remained, U.S. Rep. Rodney Davis (R-Taylorville) has announced he wants to stay in Congre...
Nov 30, 2021
2021’s final weekly crop progress report
Winter wheat planted reached 98 percent, compared to the 5-year average of 100 percent. Winter wheat emerged reached 92 percent, compared to the 5-year average of 95 percent. (WJBC File Photo)By USDAS...
Nov 30, 2021
New 861 area code coming to 309 region, assigned to new numbers 2022-2023
The number of assignable numbers with a 309 area code is expected to deplete during the 4th quarter of 2023, according to an ICC release. (WJBC file photo)By HOI ABCBLOOMINGTON – A new area code...
Nov 30, 2021
Bloomington High School student to face charges in adult court for bringing loaded gun to school
District 87 administrators said in a statement that the gun was found during a search of the student's possessions, and there was no threat of violence. (Photo courtesy HOI ABC) By HOI ABCBLOOMINGTON ...
Nov 30, 2021
McLean County man charged with 50 child pornography counts
McKee must come up with $100,000 cash to be released from jail. The judge set December 10 for McKee's arraignment. (Photo courtesy IDOT/Facebook) By HOI ABCBLOOMINGTON – A 71-year old Chenoa man...
Nov 30, 2021
House Majority Leader Greg Harris retiring
House Majority Leader Greg Harris (D-Chicago). (Photo courtesy: Dave Dahl/WJBC) By Dave Dahl SPRINGFIELD – One of Illinois' top lawmakers says one more year will be quite enough.House Majority L...
Nov 29, 2021
McLean County COVID-19 positivity on the rise; officials, report 383 new cases since Wednesday
McLean County health officials reported the new cases on Monday. (Photo courtesy: Reditus/Facebook) By Blake HaasBLOOMINGTON – The McLean County health department reports 383 new cases of COVID-...
Nov 29, 2021
State Sen. Bailey: “Government is not the answer” after seeing Chicago gunfire first-hand
By Dave Dahl SPRINGFIELD – Remember the "Pastor on the Roof"? He's been joined by the "Candidate on the Roof."State Sen. Darren Bailey (R-Xenia), who is running for governor, has been staying at...
Nov 29, 2021
