Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
An ethics package has passed the General Assembly
The Senate has yet to take up a gambling package headlined by the legalization of betting on Illinois college sports. (Dave Dahl/WJBC)By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – Primary election day will be in la...
Jun 01, 2021
Illinois Senate Republicans hosted their annual Memorial Day remembrance
Vonda Rodgers (sitting left) said her son, Army Ranger Sgt. Josh Rodgers, died on the greatest day of his life – in a successful battle against ISIS Khmer four years ago. (Dave Dahl/WJBC)By Dave...
Jun 01, 2021
Bill requires recess in the state’s public schools
State Rep. Aaron Ortiz (D-Chicago), the sponsor, said he never had recess in school. (WJBC file photo) By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – While Illinois lawmakers are waiting to consider a budget, o...
May 31, 2021
Negotiations on energy legislation have flickered out
State Sen. Sue Rezin (R-Morris). (Dave Dahl/WJBC)By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – A final proposed budget for the twelve months beginning July First should burst onto the scene at the Capitol Monday, b...
May 31, 2021
Evergreen Memorial Cemetery raises flags to honor fallen troops
The American Legion Honor Guard Post 635 Normal and 56 Bloomington will host an event Monday at 11 a.m. at the cemetery. (Photo courtesy HOI ABC) By HOI ABC BLOOMINGTON – Evergreen Memorial Ceme...
May 31, 2021
Prosecutor says tour bus crash suspect tried to grab Normal cop’s gun
Kvon Tooles, 23, of Normal is the man accused of getting behind the wheel of a tour bus in Uptown Normal early Thursday and crashing it into a retention basin near the Meijer Express Gas Station on Ea...
May 28, 2021
Legislature is preparing to vote on its redistricting maps
An amended, and apparently final, version of the legislative map was unveiled late Thursday and heard in committee Friday morning on an hour and sixteen minutes' notice. One hour is the minimum. (Dave...
May 28, 2021
Memorial Day weekend tradition continues at Bloomington cemeteries, thanks to VFW Post 454
The flags will be collected on Tuesday, to be used for another year. (Photo courtesy: Heart of Illinois ABC) By Heart of Illinois ABC BLOOMINGTON – A Memorial Day weekend tradition continuing Th...
May 28, 2021
McLean County Museum of History highlights Bloomington-Normal sisters caught in Tulsa Massacre
Julia Duff. (Photo courtesy: McLean County Museum of History) By Heart of Illinois ABC BLOOMINGTON – The McLean County Museum of History is honoring the 100th anniversary of the Tulsa Massacre o...
May 28, 2021
District 87 parents voice concerns over COVID rules and curriculum focus
The next district board meeting will take place on Wednesday, June 9. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Heart of Illinois ABC BLOOMINGTON – Several District 87 parents attended Wednesday’s bo...
May 28, 2021
