Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories

Governor and Illinois Legislative Black Caucus celebrate education workforce bill
Gov. JB Pritzker spoke during a gathering at Olive Harvey College on the south side of Chicago. (Twitter/Lt. Governor Juliana Stratton) By Dave Dahl CHICAGO – It was a victory lap Monday ...
Syndicated Author Mar 23, 2021

Illinois could be expanding the field of legal fireworks
We're talking about fountain-style sparklers that sit on the ground. HB 2898 has passed the House Consumer Protection Committee. (Facebook/Towanda IL 4th of July Celebration) By Dave Dahl SPRIN...
Syndicated Author Mar 23, 2021

Spack: Decision to opt out was not based on record
The decision means ISU won't play its remaining spring games with South Dakota State, Southern Illinois, North Dakota, and Missouri State. (WJBC file photo) By Neil Doyle NORMAL – Illinoi...
Syndicated Author Mar 23, 2021

Former State Farm HQ given landmark protection, city council also signs off on firefighters’ pact
State Farm considered demolishing the 13-story building after vacating it in 2018. Instead, State Farm sold the building to Urban Equity Properties. (WJBC file photo) By HOI ABC BLOOMINGTON ...
Syndicated Author Mar 23, 2021

$11.8 million O’Neil pool, skate park project wins Bloomington City Council backing
O'Neil Pool is located at 1515 West Chestnut Street in Bloomington. (Photo courtesy City of Bloomington) By HOI ABC BLOOMINGTON – The Bloomington City Council is willing to borrow money t...
Syndicated Author Mar 23, 2021

Normal Police say teen shot Monday afternoon
Anyone with information should call Normal Police at (309) 454-9535. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Heart of Illinois ABC NORMAL – Police in Normal say they’re investigating a shooting inv...
Syndicated Author Mar 22, 2021

State senator discourages privatization of water utilities
State Sen. John Connor (D-Lockport) spoke during a virtual news conference Monday. (Dave Dahl/WJBC) By Dave Dahl SPRINGFIELD – When the water utility is privatized, the private owner sees...
Syndicated Author Mar 22, 2021

Bloomington Dr. says its not recommended to take medicine before receiving COVID-19 vaccine
Dr. John Wieland, Medical Director of Acute Care Services at Carle BroMenn Medical Center. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Blake Haas BLOOMINGTON – A Bloomington doctor says it’s not recomm...
Syndicated Author Mar 22, 2021

Sen. Duckworth labels Rep. Davis calling COVID-19 ‘kung flu’ as “racist”
U.S. Sen. Tammy Duckworth (D-Ill.). (Photo courtesy: Dave Dahl/WJBC)By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – As Illinois' two U.S. senators convened a Zoom call to label this week's Atlanta spa killing spree a...
Syndicated Author Mar 19, 2021

MCHD reports two COVID-related deaths
Marianne Manko, the public affairs coordinator for the health department reported the deaths on Friday. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File)By Blake HaasBLOOMINGTON – McLean County health department offi...
Syndicated Author Mar 19, 2021



