Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
IWU takes action as student is hurt in fraternity hazing
A spokesperson for the school said the student’s injury was treated and he’s now back to class. (Photo courtesy: Heart of Illinois ABC) By Heart of Illinois ABC NORMAL – An Illinois ...
Apr 15, 2021
Term-limit bill has passed the House Executive Committee
The bill, which codifies the rules into state law, is sponsored by State Rep. Anthony DeLuca (D-Chicago Heights). (Dave Dahl/WJBC) By Dave Dahl SPRINGFIELD – Fans of term limits have some...
Apr 14, 2021
Gleason: Police chief recruitment should begin in May
Bloomington City Manager Tim Gleason says the recruitment process should begin in mid to late May. (WJBC file photo) By Neil Doyle BLOOMINGTON – Earlier this week, Eric West was named the...
Apr 14, 2021
MCHD reports 99 new cases of coronavirus
There are 51 McLean County residents in the hospital due to COVID and 567 are in home isolation. (Graphic courtesy McLean County Health Department) By Neil Doyle BLOOMINGTON – Local hospi...
Apr 14, 2021
Proposal would curb in-school restraint
State Sen. Ann Gillespie (D-Arlington Heights). (Photo courtesy: Dave Dahl/WJBC) By Dave Dahl SPRINGFIELD – The blockbuster story of in-school seclusion rooms is getting a legislative response. ...
Apr 14, 2021
Big Labor version of an energy jobs bill has passed an Illinois House committee
State Rep. Larry Walsh, Jr. (D-Elwood). (Dave Dahl/WJBC) By Dave Dahl SPRINGFIELD – A Big Labor – supported bill would really just enrich Big Energy, according to a key opponent of ...
Apr 14, 2021
In-person learning resumes this fall for Heartland’s HALO program
Prospective students can apply anytime until mid-June. (Photo courtesy: Heart of Illinois ABC) By Heart of Illinois ABC NORMAL – Heartland Community College will once again be offering in-person...
Apr 13, 2021
Warm week good for Illinois farmers
The weather was warm and wet last week, state averages almost sixty degrees and almost two inches, both well above normal. (WJBC file photo) By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – Let's talk crop progre...
Apr 13, 2021
Bloomington’s mayor-elect calls for council to formally denounce Carrillo
Mwilambwe, who’s sworn in as mayor May 1, said he’s asking for a special meeting. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File)By Heart of Illinois ABCBLOOMINGTON – Bloomington’s next mayor is t...
Apr 13, 2021
Council rejects water shutoffs for financially-strapped Bloomington residents, rebuffs call for reduced police spending
Jenn Carrillo and others on the council wanted to wait for information whether state and federal dollars were available for people unable to pay their bills. (Photo courtesy: HOI-ABC/File)By Heart of ...
Apr 13, 2021
