Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories

Pritzker calls on Congress to impeach and remove President Trump
The governor released a statement late Wednesday afternoon. (Neil Doyle/WJBC) By Neil Doyle SPRINGFIELD – Gov. JB Pritzker is calling on lawmakers in Washington D.C. to impeach and remove...
Syndicated Author Jan 06, 2021

IDPH reports 7,569 new COVID cases, 139 additional deaths
Illinois Department of Public Health Director Dr. Ngozi Ezike.(Twitter/BlueRoomStream) By WJBC Staff SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Public Health Wednesday reported 7,569 new co...
Syndicated Author Jan 06, 2021

City of Bloomington asking for community input on O’Neil Park Pool plans
O'Neil Pool is located at 1515 West Chestnut Street in Bloomington. (Photo City of Bloomington) By Blake Haas BLOOMINGTON – For decades, O’Neil Park Pool served as a community gathering pl...
Syndicated Author Jan 06, 2021

No COVID outbreak at McLean County Jail despite claims otherwise, sheriff says
McLean County Jail. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File)By Heart of Illinois ABCBLOOMINGTON – There is no COVID-19 outbreak at the McLean County Jail, according to the sheriff, despite claims on social m...
Syndicated Author Jan 06, 2021 (Photo courtesy: McLean County Jail)

Man convicted of 1991 fatal shooting in Normal jailed on drug dealing charges
Corey Edwards, 46, of Bloomington. (Photo courtesy: McLean County Jail)By Heart of Illinois ABCBLOOMINGTON – A high bond has been set for a Bloomington man jailed on new drug dealing charges bec...
Syndicated Author Jan 06, 2021

Another attempt to end gerrymandering in Illinois
State Rep. Ryan Spain (R-Peoria) is backing a proposal for an independent commission to redraw legislative maps — and water down the influence of the Speaker of the House. (Dave Dahl/WJBC) ...
Syndicated Author Jan 05, 2021

Illinois’ economic comeback continues
The Flash index, showing this month an increase to 95.9 from 95.6. 100 is the break-even point between growth and contraction. (Photo University of Illinois Flash Index) By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD &...
Syndicated Author Jan 05, 2021

State reports 126 additional COVID-related deaths
IDPH Director Dr. Ngozi Ezike visits a drive-through COVID-19 testing site. (Twitter/IDPH) By WJBC StaffSPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Public Health Tuesday reported 6,839 new con...
Syndicated Author Jan 05, 2021

State Sen. Andy Manar to join governor’s staff
State Sen. Andy Manar (D-Bunker Hill). (WJBC file photo) By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – Gov. Pritzker's newest "senior advisor," State Sen. Andy Manar (D-Bunker Hill), says his previous jobs on ...
Syndicated Author Jan 05, 2021

Lawsuit against Bloomington long term care facility alleges ‘gross negligence’ in COVID outbreak death
The 48-page lawsuit alleged the outbreak that caused Hill’s death was the result of mismanagement, misallocation of resources, understaffing, and repeated safety violations. (Photo courtesy: Hea...
Syndicated Author Jan 05, 2021



