Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
Twin-Cities in the running for $1 billion project, economic development leader says
Bloomington-Normal EDC CEO Patrick Hoban. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Heart of Illinois ABC BLOOMINGTON – Bloomington-Normal is a finalist to land a $1 billion development, one of the biggest...
Aug 06, 2021
Escapee’s family speaks out after he pleas not guilty in court
Cody’s mom, Michelle Hagy, wanted to send her son a message on Thursday. (Photo courtesy: Heart of Illinois ABC)By Heart of Illinois ABCFULTON COUNTY – Two men who escaped from the Fulton ...
Aug 06, 2021
I-Cash program returns $226 million in unclaimed property
Illinois Treasurer Michael Frerichs. (WJBC File Photo)By WJBC StaffSPRINGFIELD – One of the state's oldest consumer-protection initiatives returned $226 million in lost and misplaced money to an...
Aug 06, 2021
Secretary of State employees will have to show proof of vaccination
Earlier this week, Gov. Pritzker announced employees at state veterans homes, correctional facilities, developmental centers and psychiatric hospitals are now required to get vaccinated. (Photo courte...
Aug 06, 2021
Illinois universities sharing their back-to-school COVID plans with lawmakers
Leaders of colleges and universities around the state discussed the year past and the year to come – including incentivizing students to get vaccinated. (Photo courtesy Illinois State University...
Aug 06, 2021
Unit 5 Superintendent answers questions about Gov. Pritzker’s mask mandate
Unit 5 Superintendent Dr. Kristen Weikle spoke with WJBC’s Scott Miller. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File)By Blake HaasBLOOMINGTON – Unit 5’s Superintendent is answering questions about th...
Aug 05, 2021
MCHD reports 38 new cases of COVID-19; CDC reports county has “high community transmission”
According to the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) data, 51.29% of Illinois residents are fully vaccinated. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File)By Blake HaasBLOOMINGTON – The McLean County Heal...
Aug 05, 2021
Gov. Pritzker signs new legislation to take aim at “period poverty”
Gov. JB Pritzker. (Facebook/Gov. JB Pritzker)By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – Newly signed legislation takes aim at what they call "Period Poverty" – when women cannot afford or otherwise access ...
Aug 05, 2021
Bloomington homeless camp faces closure, but help being offered
After recent media attention they said they were approached with the opportunity. (Photo courtesy: HOI/ABC)By Heart of Illinois ABCBLOOMINGTON – An empty lot in Bloomington has been occupied for...
Aug 05, 2021
IHSA will temporarily require masks for indoor sports
There are no restrictions to scheduling or spectator limitations as a result of Wednesday’s announcement, nor are there any changes to the IHSA calendar for any sports, according to a news relea...
Aug 05, 2021
