Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
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
Former Unit 5 teacher wanted for rape in Nashville, shortly after local charges dropped
Jonathon Hovey, 49, of Forsyth. (Photo courtesy: WEEK)By Heart of Illinois ABCNORMAL – A former Unit 5 teacher is wanted for sexual battery by an authority figure and rape in Nashville, just mon...
Apr 13, 2021
Eric West named Bloomington Fire Chief
Eric West will have 30 years with the city in July 2021, having served as Battalion Chief before becoming Deputy Chief of Operations in November 2015 and Interim Fire Chief in November 2020. (Photo co...
Apr 12, 2021
CDM ‘Doctors in Concert’ fundraiser will support new collaboration with local pediatricians
Doctors in Concert is a unique event that showcases local physicians' musical talents to raise funds for health-related initiatives at the museum. (WJBC file photo) By Neil DoyleNORMAL – Lo...
Apr 12, 2021
Normal Police officer placed on administrative leave following DUI charge
Normal Police officer Amanda Street. (Photo courtesy: Heart of Illinois ABC)By Heart of Illinois ABCNORMAL – An officer with the Normal Police Department is on administrative leave following an ...
Apr 12, 2021
