Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
Davis weighs in on Trump’s taxes
Congressman Rodney Davis donating convalescent plasma in Springfield. (Dave Dahl/WJBC) By Dave Dahl SPRINGFIELD – If the question is President Trump's taxes, the answer is Joe Biden. "(Fo...
Sep 28, 2020
Police probing shots fired incident in south Bloomington
Anyone with information is asked to contact Detective Ty Klein at 309-434-2366 or TKlein@cityblm.org. If you wish to remain anonymous, call McLean County Crime Stoppers at 309-828-1111. (Facebook/Bloo...
Sep 28, 2020
How soon can you go back to work after testing positive for COVID-19?
OSF St. Joseph general surgeon Dr. Wieland. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Blake Haas BLOOMINGTON – After testing positive for the novel Coronavirus, a Bloomington doctor says you may be back to...
Sep 28, 2020
Republicans say if graduated tax passes, a big tax hike is coming
The debate over a possible graduated income tax is going to a new level. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Dave Dahl SPRINGFIELD – If the constitutional amendment for a graduated tax passes, Republ...
Sep 28, 2020
Speaker Madigan declines invitation to testify
House Speaker Mike Madigan (D-IL). (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Dave Dahl SPRINGFIELD – The panel looking into Commonwealth Edison's apparent attempt to buy off the Speaker of the Illinois Hou...
Sep 28, 2020
ISU ‘Kognito’ program spreads mental health awareness virtually
Illinois State University has once again launched their ‘Kognito’ avatar based simulation program. (Photo courtesy: HOI/ABC) By Heart of Illinois ABC BLOOMINGTON – In the COVID-19 er...
Sep 28, 2020
Guardians of the Children gather to raise awareness
Tragically, the group said five children die every day as a result of abuse or neglect. (Photo courtesy: HOI/ABC) By Heart of Illinois ABC BLOOMINGTON – Making a difference one child at a time. ...
Sep 28, 2020
McLean County Republicans cheer on first responders
The McLean County Republicans hosted the event, with Representative Rodney Davis throwing out the first pitch. (Photo courtesy: HOI/ABC) By Heart of Illinois BLOOMINGTON – McLean County gathered...
Sep 28, 2020
MCHD reports 15 new COVID cases; 60 more recovered
There have been 3,290 cases of COVID-19 in McLean County. (Graphic courtesy McLean County Health Department) By Neil Doyle BLOOMINGTON – Local health officials Monday announced 15 new cas...
Sep 28, 2020
State officials discuss education at joint hearing
Another major part of this hearing was the age for compulsory education. (WJBC file photo) By Dave Dahl SPRINGFIELD – Sometimes, the things you hear just blow you away.That was the case a...
Sep 25, 2020
