Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
Decatur man facing multiple money laundering charges in McLean County
Bloomington Police arrested Joseph Laramee, 59, of Decatur, on Thursday. (Photo courtesy: HOI/ABC) By Blake Haas BLOOMINGTON – A Decatur man faces multiple money laundering charges in the Twin C...
Jul 22, 2021
Gov. Pritzker signs birth control bill intended for over-the-counter availability
The bill turns into law on January 1. (Photo courtesy: Flickr) By Dave Dahl SPRINGFIELD – Illinoisans will soon be able to get contraceptives directly from pharmacists – without a doctor's...
Jul 22, 2021
Reilly: Masking decision will come soon
District 87 Superintendent Dr. Barry Reilly spoke with WJBC’s Marc Strauss. (Photo courtesy HOI ABC) By Neil Doyle BLOOMINGTON – As school districts across Illinois gear up for a ne...
Jul 22, 2021
Threshermen’s Parade planning full steam ahead
The Threshermen’s Parade is scheduled for Labor Day weekend. (Facebook/Pontiac Thresherman’s Reunion) By WJBC Staff PONTIAC – Pontiac Mayor Bill Alvey says plans are moving forward f...
Jul 22, 2021
Catholic Diocese of Peoria schools will allow parents to decide on masks and COVID vaccine
The Catholic Diocese of Peoria includes 42 elementary and secondary schools, 9,600 students, and 850 teachers across 26 counties. That includes McLean, Tazewell, Livingston, and Logan counties. (WJBC ...
Jul 22, 2021
Reditus Laboratories reports a rise in Delta variant; CEO calls it “substantial”
Reditus Laboratories recently discovered 64 Delta variants out of a pool of 364 randomly selected positive COVID-19 samples. (Photo courtesy: Reditus Laboratories) By Blake Haas PEKIN – Cases of...
Jul 21, 2021
OSF Healthcare requiring all employees to be vaccinated for COVID-19
OSF Pharmacist Ryan Wolf prepares COVID-19 vaccines. (Photo courtesy McLean County Health Department) By Blake Haas BLOOMINGTON – OSF Healthcare requires all employees to be vaccinated for COVID...
Jul 21, 2021
CIRA passenger traffic continues to increase
Central Illinois Regional Airport deputy director Fran Strebing spoke with WJBC’s Marc Strauss. (WJBC file photo)By Neil DoyleBLOOMINGTON – Passenger traffic at Central Illinois Regional A...
Jul 21, 2021
26 acres of ISU-owned land might soon be up for sale
Trustees are scheduled to meet Friday at 9 a.m. in the Brown Ballroom of the Bone Student Center. (Facebook/Bone Student Center)By HOI ABCNORMAL – Illinois State University is seeking permission...
Jul 21, 2021
Illinois National Guard facing financial shortage
Maj. Gen. Richard Neely, adjutant general and commander of the Illinois National Guard. (Facebook/Illinois State University)By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – When the federal government needed the help ...
Jul 21, 2021
