Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
Illinois House approves new set of rules
The Illinois House was back in town – in person – for one day, to settle on its rules.(Twitter/BlueRoomStream) By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – New speaker, new rules.The Illinois Hous...
Feb 10, 2021
Another attempt to pass the Clean Energy Jobs Act
Sierra Club Illinois director Jack Darin spoke Tuesday during an online news conference. (Dave Dahl/WJBC) By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – Environmentalists – both inside and outside the Ill...
Feb 10, 2021
Illinois to expand Phase 1B vaccinations
According to Gov. Pritzker’s office, Phase 1B eligibility will expand to individuals with comorbidities, underlying conditions and will prioritize those with disabilities. (Twitter/IDPH) By...
Feb 10, 2021
Rep. Davis says impeachment trials of former Pres. Trump “sets a terrible precedent”
U.S. Rep. Rodney Davis (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File)By Blake HaasBLOOMINGTON – As Congress enters day two of former President Trump’s impeachment trial, Central Illinois Congressman Rodney D...
Feb 10, 2021
26 new cases of coronavirus in McLean County; Rolling positivity rate is 3.4%
There have been 160 COVID-related deaths in the county. (Graphic courtesy McLean County Health Department) By Neil Doyle BLOOMINGTON – The number of active coronavirus cases in McLean Cou...
Feb 10, 2021
Cold air across Central Illinois here to stay
State public health officials are advising people to dress in layers and cover your ears, forehead and lower part of your face since those are the areas most susceptible to frostbite. (WJBC file photo...
Feb 09, 2021
Former WJBC host helps raise over $2,000 for Salvation Army
WJBC’s Scott Miller stopped by the red kettle outside Hy-Vee for the Cubs/Cardinals challenge. (Scott Miller/WJBC) By Neil Doyle BLOOMINGTON – Longtime WJBC morning show host Scott ...
Feb 09, 2021
8 additional COVID-related deaths reported in McLean County
The number of active cases continues to decline as 314 residents are isolating at home. (Graphic courtesy McLean County Health Department) By Neil Doyle BLOOMINGTON – Local health officia...
Feb 09, 2021
Bloomington city manager’s contract extended to run until 2025
Tim Gleason previously ran city governments in Decatur and Washington. (WJBC file photo) By HOI ABC BLOOMINGTON – The Bloomington City Council’s contract with City Manager Tim Gleas...
Feb 09, 2021
Bloomington Liquor Commission to rule on two more COVID violation cases
This is the second time Parkview has been ordered to appear before the liquor commission for breaking COVID rules.. Parkview Inn agreed to pay a $400 fine in December. (Photo courtesy HOI ABC) ...
Feb 09, 2021
