Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
Possible incentive to get a COVID booster shot
Dr. Vidya Sundareshan participated in a webinar through University of Illinois Springfield that also included officials of the Illinois and Springfield boards of education. (Facebook/Illinois National...
Aug 23, 2021
New laws protecting the victims of domestic violence
Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton. (Dave Dahl/WJBC)By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – More people than you would probably guess are victims of domestic violence. Lt. Gov. Juliana Strattion runs down the numbers:...
Aug 23, 2021
McLean County man charged with trying to produce child porn in Chenoa
Curtis Cleary, 32, of Chenoa. (Photo courtesy HOI ABC)By HOI ABCBLOOMINGTON – A Chenoa man has been arrested after a McLean County Grand Jury indicted him on felony charges of attempted producti...
Aug 23, 2021
Colfax man gets 20 year prison sentence for sexually assaulting a child
Randall Patrick, 51, of Colfax. (Photo courtesy HOI ABC)By HOI ABCBLOOMINGTON – A Colfax man, who prosecutors say is a repeat sex offender, has been sentenced to 20 years in prison.Randall Patri...
Aug 23, 2021
Illinois Treasurer holding unclaimed property auction at the Illinois State Fair
Proceeds from the items are held until the owner or their heir claims the money. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File)By WJBC StaffSPRINGFIELD – Illinois Treasurer Mike Fredrich’s’ office will...
Aug 20, 2021
GOP MC targets Speaker Pelosi and Gov. Pritzker in Republican rally speech at Illinois State Fair
Don Tracy, chairman of the Illinois Republican Party, is aware the GOP has not moved significantly from the "old white man" stereotype. (Photo courtesy: Dave Dahl/WJBC)By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – ...
Aug 20, 2021
ISU students and employee vaccination rate at 64% as classes resume
Some students said it can be tough wearing a mask during class, but they are glad to be back with their peers to have an almost normal college experience. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Heart of Illin...
Aug 19, 2021
Republicans hold a rally at the Illinois State Fair
Political newcomer Gary Rabine, a Chicago area businessman, says Illinois politics need fundamental change. (Photo courtesy: Dave Dahl/WJBC) By Dave Dahl SPRINGFIELD – Three Republicans have dec...
Aug 19, 2021
MCHD reports 32 new cases of COVID-19; rolling positivity rate down slightly
McLean County Health officials reported the new cases on Thursday. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Blake Haas BLOOMINGTON – The McLean County Health Department is reporting 32 new cases of COVID-...
Aug 19, 2021
Former ISU President and six area Veterans to be honored for his commitment to at-risk high school students
Former Illinois State University President Larry Dietz. (WJBC file photo) By Blake Haas BLOOMINGTON – Former Illinois State University President Dr. Larry Dietz and six area Veterans are receivi...
Aug 19, 2021
