Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
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) ...
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 &...
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...
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 ...
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...
Jan 05, 2021
IDPH reports 5,059 new COVID cases, 79 additional deaths
The COVID-19 testing site at the Interstate Center in Bloomington. (Blake Haas/WJBC) By WJBC Staff SPRINGFIELD – State health officials Monday report 79 additional coronavirus-related dea...
Jan 04, 2021
Ferrero to host mobile COVID testing site in Bloomington
Tests will be available Tuesday, Jan. 5 from 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. (Photo courtesy HOI ABC) By Neil Doyle BLOOMINGTON – Ferrero USA and the state are partnering to host a mobile COVID-19 testin...
Jan 04, 2021
Illinois driver services facilities set to reopen
Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White. (Faecbook/Jesse White) By Neil Doyle SPRINGFIELD – Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White is reminding the public that driver services facilities...
Jan 04, 2021
Town of Normal closes Constitution Trail
Crews are working throughout several areas on the Constitution Trail, according to a news release Monday. (Photo courtesy Brian James) By Neil Doyle NORMAL – The town of Normal Parks and ...
Jan 04, 2021
Optimism for renewables
State Rep. Will Davis (pictured, left) (D-Homewood) says the potential is still great. (Photo courtesy: Dave Dahl/WJBC) By Dave Dahl SPRINGFIELD – People who want more solar and wind power in Il...
Jan 04, 2021
