Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
Rep. Davis slams Gov. Pritzker and Democratic-led redistricting process
Rep. Rodney Davis (podium) spoke during a news conference on Thursday. (Photo courtesy: Dave Dahl/WJBC) By Dave Dahl SPRINGFIELD – Doing little to discourage speculation he’s running for g...
Jun 03, 2021
MCHD reports 14 new cases of COVID-19
Health officials reported 14 new cases on Thursday. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Blake Haas BLOOMINGTON – McLean County added 14 new cases of COVID-19 on Thursday, as the county’s rollin...
Jun 03, 2021 McLean County Health Department. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File)
Unit 5 Superintendent looks back on pandemic year; says traditional learning coming in the fall
Unit 5 Superintendent Dr. Kristen Weikle. (Photo Unit 5) By Blake Haas BLOOMINGTON – After almost a year at the helm of the Unit 5 school district, one local Superintendent is looking back on a ...
Jun 03, 2021
Illinois’ economic bounce-back continues
The Flash index is a weighted average of consumer spending, personal income, and corporate earnings. (Photo courtesy: Dave Dahl/WJBC) By Dave Dahl SPRINGFIELD – A monthly measure of Illinois' ec...
Jun 03, 2021
Month delay in launch of Rivian-made trucks, thousands to work at the plant by 2022
The company plans to sell vehicles online and in showrooms. (Photo courtesy: Rivian/File) By Heart of Illinois ABC NORMAL – Deliveries of electric-powered trucks produced at Rivian Automotive in...
Jun 03, 2021
Spring legislative session comes to a close
Senate Minority Leader Dan McConchie (R-Hawthorn Woods). (Dave Dahl/WJBC) By Dave Dahl SPRINGFIELD – After the Illinois Senate adjourned its spring session – one day late – it was ti...
Jun 02, 2021
McLean County Chamber to host walk-up job fair Thursday
McLean County Chamber of Commerce CEO Charlie Moore spoke with WJBC’s Marc Strauss. (Facebook/McLean County Chamber of Commerce) By Neil Doyle BLOOMINGTON – The McLean County Chamber of Co...
Jun 02, 2021
Rep. LaHood sponsoring legislation to turn Route 66 into a National Historic Trail
U.S. Rep. Darin LaHood (R-Dunlap). (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Blake Haas BLOOMINGTON – A Central Illinois Congressman is joining a California lawmaker to reintroduce a bill to turn U....
Jun 02, 2021
Twin-Cities state representative mulling bid for statewide office
State Rep. Dan Brady. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Heart of Illinois ABC BLOOMINGTON – A long-time state lawmaker from the Twin-Cities is considering a run for statewide office. State Rep. Dan...
Jun 02, 2021
House fire in Normal kills two dogs
Fire investigators are trying to determine the cause of the blaze. (Photo courtesy Normal Fire Department) By Neil DoyleNORMAL – A fire in the Ironwood subdivision in Normal claimed the liv...
Jun 01, 2021
