Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
Asian-American history will now be part of the curriculum in Illinois schools
Gov. JB Pritzker signed the bill last week at Niles West High School in Skokie. (Twitter/Governor JB Pritzker) By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – The timing of governor’s signing of a new law ...
Jul 12, 2021
Illinois State Fair is preparing for a re-start
The fair is Aug, 12-22. (WJBC file photo) By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – Illinois State Fair Manager Kevin Gordon was optimistic going into 2020, following the success of the last fair."We had a...
Jul 12, 2021
McLean County EMA to open resource center after historic flooding
Agencies or businesses that would like to participate should contact McLean County EMA at (309) 888-5020 or ema@mcleancountyil.gov. (WJBC file photo)By HOI ABCBLOOMINGTON – After historic floodi...
Jul 12, 2021
6-figure workers comp settlement proposed for ex-Bloomington cop
The city council is expected to vote on the proposed settlement at its meeting Monday. (WJBC file photo)By HOI ABCBLOOMINGTON – The Bloomington City Council is being asked to approve a workers c...
Jul 12, 2021
Child tax credit begins July 15
U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin (Photo courtesy: Dick Durbin/Facebook)By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – The child tax credit which is part of the American Rescue Plan begins Thursday, July 15.The monthly total de...
Jul 09, 2021
UPDATE: Third Fulton County Jail escapee captured, 1 still on the run after air and ground searches
Police report three of the inmates who escaped are back in custody. (Photo courtesy: HOI/ABC) By Heart of Illinois ABC FULTON COUNTY – The Fulton County Sheriff’s Office confirmed authorit...
Jul 09, 2021
Illinois Parks and Rec calling Saturday “Unplug Illinois” day
Heather Weishaar, spokeswoman for the Illinois Parks and Recreation Association, says people are coming back to park district programs. (Photo courtesy: Pixabay) By Dave Dahl SPRINGFIELD – Now t...
Jul 09, 2021
Maroa home total loss after early morning fire
Crews remained on the scene until 3:30 a.m. Thursday morning. (Photo courtesy: Maroa Fire Department/Facebook) By Blake Haas MAROA – A home in Maroa was destroyed Thursday morning by a fire. Acc...
Jul 08, 2021
Four killed in Logan County crash on I-55
According to Illinois State Police, all four people killed in the accident were from Washington, Ill. (Photo courtesy: Flickr) By Blake Haas LOGAN COUNTY – Four people were killed Wednesday even...
Jul 08, 2021
Assistant Corps Officer joins Bloomington Salvation Army
Lieutenant Katherine Reid. (Photo courtesy: Bloomington Salvation Army) By AJ Harris BLOOMINGTON – A new assistant corps officer has joined the Bloomington Salvation Army. Lt. Katherine Reid wil...
Jul 08, 2021
