Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
Illinois lawmakers hear about police training in three-hour hearing
Samuel Jones. (Photo courtesy: Dave Dahl/WJBC) By Dave Dahl SPRINGFIELD – As President Trump was in Kenosha, some Illinois lawmakers Tuesday heard about police training and the use of force. Did...
Sep 02, 2020
Police investigate armed robbery near ISU campus
Anyone with information is asked to call Normal Police at 309-454-9535 or McLean County Crime Stoppers at 309-888-1111. (WJBC file photo) By Neil Doyle NORMAL – Illinois State University ...
Sep 01, 2020
Monthly measure of Illinois economy shows state on somewhat of a comeback
A monthly measure of the Illinois economy is on somewhat of a comeback. (Photo courtesy: Dave Dahl/WJBC) By Dave Dahl SPRINGFIELD – A monthly measure of the Illinois economy is on somewhat of a ...
Sep 01, 2020
BPD ranks top five for DUI arrests across Illinois
Additionally, BPD Officer Brandt Parsley was recognized with a “Top Cop” award for making 118 DUI arrests, which was sixth overall in the state. (Facebook/City of Bloomington – Polic...
Sep 01, 2020
Peoria Civic Center could close without local of federal help
The Peoria Civic Center could close within 60 days without local or federal help. (Photo courtesy: Heart of Illinois ABC) By Blake Haas and Heart of Illinois ABC PEORIA – The Peoria Civic Center...
Sep 01, 2020
Mayor Lightfoot wants state help
Chicago Mayor Lightfoot. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File)By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – Chicago mayor Lori Lightfoot's request for state help with the city's projected budget deficit – specifically,...
Sep 01, 2020
Booker, Baldwin wow virtual brunch
U.S. Sen. Cory Booker (D-N.J.) tried to rally the troops during a virtual Illinois Democratic County Chairs' Association event Monday evening. (Photo courtesy: Dave Dahl/WJBC)By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD &...
Sep 01, 2020
Illinois State University athletics: ‘BLACK LIVES MATTER’
Illinois State University Athletic Director Larry Lyons. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File)By Heart of Illinois ABCNORMAL – Illinois State University’s athletic department has finalized its respo...
Sep 01, 2020
146 new COVID cases in McLean County; More ISU students test positive
McLean County’s overall positivity rate is 3.8%. (WJBC file photo) By Neil DoyleBLOOMINGTON – McLean County’s rolling positivity rate continues to rise as local health officials...
Aug 31, 2020 McLean County Health Department. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File)
Two events, one city – Bloomington home to Back the Blue and Black Lives Matter Rally
T-shirts sold at the event will benefit the Boys and Girls Club along with other non-profits. (Photo courtesy: Heart of Illinois ABC) BLOOMINGTON – Union Park in Bloomington was the center of tw...
Aug 31, 2020
