Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
Former Illinois Gov. Blagojevich files lawsuit over not being allowed to run for elected office
Former Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich. (Photo courtesy: MGN/HOI)By Blake Haas and RFD RadioCHICAGO – A lawsuit was filed this week by former Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich.The former Governor is s...
Aug 03, 2021
Sen. Durbin working with Illinois Attorney General to pass bankruptcy reform for student loan borrowers
U.S. Dick Durbin. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File)By Blake HaasBLOOMINGTON – Illinois’ Senior Senator is working with Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul to pass bankruptcy reform for student...
Aug 03, 2021
Prosecutors gain third conviction for 2019 Bloomington killing
Amari McNabb, 22. (Photo courtesy: HOI/ABC)By Heart of Illinois ABCBLOOMINGTON – A McLean County jury has found a man guilty of first-degree murder, but determined he wasn’t the shooter wh...
Aug 03, 2021
Flash index virtually unchanged from a month ago
Giertz's Flash index has leveled off at 105.8, pretty much the same as last month’s 106.0. The greater above 100, the greater the growth. (Graphic courtesy University of Illinois Flash Index) By...
Aug 03, 2021
Reditus CEO: Delta variant is clear dominant strain
Dr. Mike Sgambelluri, Reditus research scientist, working with the Illumina NextSeq technology. (Photo courtesy Reditus Laboratories) By Neil Doyle PEKIN – The CEO of Reditus Laboratories...
Aug 03, 2021
Illinois corn and soybeans are ahead of the average
Soybeans condition was rated 2 percent very poor, 5 percent poor, 26 percent fair, 43 percent good, and 24 percent excellent. (WJBC file photo) (USDA) SPRINGFIELD – There were 5.6 days suitable ...
Aug 03, 2021
ISU Solar Car team “Racying” in American Solar Car Challenge
Team Mercury fans can follow the race on Instagram @ISU_SolarCarTeam. (Photo courtesy: Illinois State University) By Blake Haas NORMAL – Illinois State University’s Solar Car “Racyin...
Aug 02, 2021
State Farm workers told to mask up as COVID cases rise
State Farm employees at the company's other hubs in Atlanta, Dallas, and Phoenix must also wear face coverings, the company said. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Heart of Illinois ABC BLOOMINGTON ̵...
Aug 02, 2021
Gov. Pritzker signs new law expands background checks that streamline the FOID and concealed-carry process
Gov. Pritzker signed the bill on Monday. (Photo courtesy: Gov. Pritzker/Facebook) By Dave Dahl SPRINGFIELD – Gov. JB Pritzker Monday had a busy day of signing bills. Gun legislation tries to str...
Aug 02, 2021
20-year old Mason County man killed in early morning Tazewell County crash
Police say the accident occurred around 6:00 a.m. on Monday morning. (Photo courtesy: Flickr) By Blake Haas TAZEWELL COUNTY – Tazewell County officials have identified a 20-year old Mason County...
Aug 02, 2021
