Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
No word on when Illinois General Assembly will be back in session
The Illinois General Assembly has been gone from Springfield for going on two months. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File)By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – There is still no word on when the Illinois General Ass...
May 05, 2020
Bloomington woman gets new laptop from Kim Komando Show
Erin from Bloomington told WJBC’s Scott Miller she received the laptop and she’s excited to FaceTime her mom. (WJBC file photo) By Neil DoyleBLOOMINGTON – A local woman who was ...
May 05, 2020
Pritzker urges patience and caution
Gov. JB Pritzker during a COVID-19 press briefing. (WJBC file photo) By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – A northwest Illinois church sued – and failed – in its fight against Gov. JB Pritz...
May 04, 2020
Rivian declines $1 million grant from Normal, citing ‘community’
Rivian CEO R.J. Scaringe. (Photo courtesy Rivian Automotive) By HOI ABCNORMAL – Rivian has announced that they will not be seeking the $1 million grant in their original agreement with the ...
May 04, 2020
Victims in Lexington fire were daughter, grandchildren of first-arriving Fire Dept Officer
Fire investigators are trying to determine what caused the blaze. (Photo Pixabay) By HOI ABCLEXINGTON – The Lexington Fire Department shared more devastating information regarding the tripl...
May 04, 2020
U.S. Attorney of central Illinois says COVID-19 scam can look legitimate
A U.S. Attorney says COVID-19 is a breeding ground for scams. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File)By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – A disaster can make fertile ground for fraud. U.S. Attorney John Milhiser of ce...
May 04, 2020
COVID-19 puts damper on cannabis dispensaries — for now
At the Mission site, medical users may order online and make an appointment to pick up their product; adult users are allowed a one-hour window to shop, with eight allowed in at one time. (Photo court...
May 04, 2020
Midwest Food Bank gets donation from Tyson Foods
Tyson Foods will donate a semi load of chickens for the next six weeks. (Photo Midwest Food Bank) By Neil DoyleNORMAL – For the next six weeks, Tyson will be sending a semi load of chickens...
May 04, 2020
Illinoisans are now required to wear face coverings in many public spaces
Starting Friday, Illinoisans will be required to wear a face mask where social distancing is difficult to maintain. (WJBC file photo) By Illinois Radio NetworkSPRINGFIELD – With lawsuits be...
May 01, 2020
Golf courses across Illinois reopen under modified ‘stay home’ order
City of Bloomington golf director Jason Wingate shared a video update Thursday on Facebook. (Facebook/Golf Bloomington) By Neil DoyleBLOOMINGTON – Golfers across Illinois are breaking out t...
May 01, 2020
