Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
Governor: State is on track to move to Phase 5 next week
Gov. JB Pritzker held a news conference Tuesday to discuss the end of the spring legislative session. (Facebook/Gov. JB Pritzker) By WJBC StaffSPRINGFIELD – Illinois is ready to enter Phase...
Jun 01, 2021
McLean County reports two additional COVID-related deaths, hospitalizations drop to single digits
The number of McLean County residents hospitalized due to COVID fell from 20 to three. (Graphic courtesy McLean County Health Department) By Neil DoyleBLOOMINGTON – McLean County added two ...
Jun 01, 2021
Congressman LaHood explains why he voted “no” against Jan. 6th commission
Congressman Darin LaHood (R-Dunlap) spoke with WJBC’s Scott Miller. (Photo courtesy: Dave Dahl/WJBC)By Blake HaasBLOOMINGTON – A Central Illinois Congressman is setting the record straight...
Jun 01, 2021
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
