Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
Bloomington council to vote on two-year union deal with police dispatchers
In return, the union agrees to help the city hold the line on “pension spiking.” (Photo courtesy: Heart of Illinois ABC) By Heart of Illinois ABC BLOOMINGTON – A tentative agreement ...
Jul 13, 2020
KKK Flyers circulating in South Central Bloomington
Anyone with information is encouraged to call 309 434-2360. (Photo courtesy: HOI/ABC) By Heart of Illinois ABC BLOOMINGTON – Bloomington Police are canvassing a neighborhood that received racist...
Jul 13, 2020
The arc of the moral universe is bending towards justice
Radiance Campbell takes small steps across the stage in a physical demonstration of the progress made towards social justice. (Photo by A.J. Harris/WJBC) By A.J. Harris BLOOMINGTON – Last night ...
Jul 13, 2020
NPD asking for help in idenfying suspect who provided concrete chunks to throw at NPD during Target looting
Anyone with information is asked to contact McLean County Crime Stoppers. (Photo courtesy: Normal Police Department) By Blake Haas NORMAL – Normal Police are asking for the public’s help i...
Jul 10, 2020
A special surprise in Springfield
A trip with a niece and nephews now includes a milestone at the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum. (WJBC file photo) By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD– A trip from Florida to Illinois t...
Jul 10, 2020
House Speaker Madigan wants to remove portrait of Stephen Douglas from House floor
The “remove the statue” movement has come to Springfield. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File)By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – The “remove the statue” movement has come to Springfield. H...
Jul 09, 2020
Rep. Davis: “I know schools are going to do the best they can” when reopening
U.S. Rep. Rodney Davis (R-Taylorville). (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File)By Blake HaasBLOOMINGTON – While Coronavirus cases continuing to rise, President Trump is threatening to pull federal funding f...
Jul 09, 2020
As Redbirds Return this fall, campus will look different
Dr. Andover Tarhule, who began his tenure as Vice President for Academic Affairs and as Provost on July 1, addresses the challenges of the upcoming semester. (Photo by A.J. Harris/WJBC)By A.J. HarrisN...
Jul 09, 2020
Additional federal charges filed against accused cop killer captured last year in Logan County
Floyd Brown. (Photo courtesy: Bloomington Police Department)By Heart of Illinois ABCROCKFORD – A Springfield man faces additional federal charges more than a year after he allegedly shot-to-deat...
Jul 09, 2020
Gov. Pritzker calls for national mask mandate
Gov. Pritzker again used a national stage to criticize the Trump administration over the coronavirus response. (Photo courtesy: Dave Dahl/WJBC) By Dave Dahl SPRINGFIELD – He's said it many times...
Jul 08, 2020
