Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
Peoria, Bloomington leaders reflect, one year after George Floyd’s death
Bloomington-Normal’s NAACP chapter has been in constant talks with local law enforcement over the past year. (Photo courtesy: Heart of Illinois ABC) By Heart of Illinois ABC BLOOMINGTON – ...
May 26, 2021
Former Bloomington man charged with homicide from March shooting
Bloomington Police report Kentrell Brown, 18, allegedly murdered a Bloomington man in March. (Photo courtesy: Bloomington Police) By Blake Haas BLOOMINGTON – A former Bloomington man is charged ...
May 25, 2021
Illinois crops remain strong after a warm, wet week
Soybeans planted reached 80 percent, compared to the 5-year average of 53 percent. (WJBC file photo) By Dave Dahl SPRINGFIELD – There were 3.7 days suitable for field work during the week ending...
May 25, 2021
MCHD reports 14 new cases of COVID; Rolling positivity rate holds steady
The county’s rolling positivity rate held steady at 2.4%. (Graphic courtesy McLean County Health Department) By Neil Doyle BLOOMINGTON – McLean County added 14 cases of coronavirus ...
May 25, 2021
Three retired judges to head panel drawing ‘fair’ district maps for McLean County
Retired Judge Elizabeth Robb. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Heart of Illinois ABC BLOOMINGTON – Three retired McLean County judges will head up what is promised to be a bipartisan commission as...
May 25, 2021
Masks no longer required in Bloomington city buildings if you’re vaccinated
The Postal Service location at 400 North Center Street has been leased to the USPS since 1976. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Heart of Illinois ABC BLOOMINGTON – The City of Bloomington is falli...
May 25, 2021
Gov. Pritzker accused of gamesmanship
State Sen. Steve McClure. (Photo courtesy: Dave Dahl/WJBC) By Dave Dahl SPRINGFIELD – Illinois Senate Democrats say the governor is within the bounds of the rules by withdrawing Prisoner Review ...
May 24, 2021
All aboard: Amtrak returning to full passenger service
Before the COVID-19 pandemic, Amtrak served around 1 million riders a year. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File)By Katherine MurphyNORMAL – Full passenger service on Amtrak in Illinois is resuming as COV...
May 24, 2021
Final week of the spring 2021 legislative session brings budget pressures
Greg Harris (D-Chicago). (Photo courtesy: Dave Dahl/WJBC)By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – The final week of session is here for the spring 2021 edition of the Illinois General Assembly."The calendar's ...
May 24, 2021
Rep. LaHood: No need for another investigation into deadly riot at U.S. Capitol
Congressman Darin LaHood spoke with our news partner, Heart of Illinois ABC. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File)By Heart of Illinois ABCPEORIA – U.S. Rep. Darin LaHood (R-Dunlap) is explaining why he vo...
May 23, 2021 Rep. Darin LaHood
