Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
IDPH encouraging Illinoisans to get the flu vaccine
The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) encourages Illinoisans to get the flu vaccine. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By WJBC Staff SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Public Health (I...
Sep 21, 2021
State Sen. Barickman working with Illinois Opportunity Project to launch recall provision
State Senator Jason Barickman. (Photo courtesy Facebook/Jason Barickman) By Dave Dahl SPRINGFIELD – Here’s a chance to tell your elected officials, “You’re Fired!” withou...
Sep 21, 2021
Warm and dry this past week for Illinois farmers
Corn harvested for grain reached 11 percent, compared to the 5- year average of 8 percent. (WJBC file photo) By USDA SPRINGFIELD – There were 6.6 days suitable for field work during the week end...
Sep 21, 2021
State officials announce $327 million in household assistance for low income families
State Rep. Jehan Gordon-Booth (D-Peoria). (Photo courtesy www.ilga.gov) By Dave Dahl SPRINGFIELD – "Help is here," said State Rep. Jehan Gordon-Booth (D-Peoria), hosting the governor's big annou...
Sep 21, 2021
Normal council approves truck stop and variance for sign to soar above I-55
Earlier this month, the Normal Planning Commission recommended Love’s comply with the town’s current code limiting the sign’s height to 75 feet, but the council granted a variance al...
Sep 21, 2021
Man hospitalized in critical condition after Sunday morning shooting in Normal
Anyone with information is asked to call Normal Police Detective Kendra DeRosa at 309-454-9624 or Detective John Cleveland at 309-454-9614 (Photo courtesy IDOT) By HOI ABC NORMAL – A man shot mu...
Sep 21, 2021
Gov. Pritzker: “Encourage your friends and family to be vaccinated”
Gov. Pritzker. (Twitter/Governor JB Pritzker) By WJBC Staff SPRINGFIELD – Nearly 26,000 new and probable cases of COVID-19 infection are being reported over the past week. There have also been 2...
Sep 20, 2021
U.S. Sen. Durbin calling on Illinoisans to get vaccinated
U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin (D-Ill.) appeared at a press conference in Springfield on Friday. (Photo courtesy: Dave Dahl/WJBC)By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – Helping host U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin (D-Ill.) at a...
Sep 17, 2021
Victim identified after car-combine accident in Tazewell County
Toxicology results are pending. (Photo courtesy: Heart of Illinois/ABC)By Heart of Illinois ABCTAZEWELL COUNTY – Tazewell County Coroner Charles Hanley has identified the victim of a vehicle acc...
Sep 17, 2021
McLean County Chamber hosting job fair next week
The walk-up job fair is Tuesday from 11am-2pm at Eastland Mall, 1615 E. Empire Street, Bloomington. (Photo courtesy HOI ABC)By Neil DoyleBLOOMINGTON – The McLean County Chamber of Commerce is on...
Sep 17, 2021
