Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
Bloomington High School finalizes graduation plans
District 87 said a letter was emailed to seniors and their families with more information and drive-through graduation details will be shared soon. (WJBC file photo) By Neil Doyle BLOOMINGTON &...
May 06, 2020
Report finds Illinois has among the strictest stay-at-home rules in nation
South Dakota topped the list of states with the fewest restrictions while Hawaii had the most restrictions, according to the report. (WJBC file photo) By Illinois Radio Network SPRINGFIELD R...
May 06, 2020
Pritzker says Illinois lawmakers must wear masks for when they return to Springfield
The legislature has until May 31st to pass a budget with simple majorities. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Illinois Radio Network SPRINGFIELD – It's not just the 177 Illinois state legislators w...
May 06, 2020
Lawmakers weigh in on governor’s plan to reopen Illinois as challenges to executive authority persist
Reaction from the Illinois statehouse is mixed to Gov. J.B. Pritzker's plan to reopen the economy amid the COVID-19 crisis. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Illinois Radio Network SPRINGFIELD – Go...
May 06, 2020
Pritzker announces five-phase, regional plan to reopen Illinois
Gov. JB Pritzker during the COVID-19 update on Tuesday. (WJBC file photo) By Dave Dahl SPRINGFIELD – Those of you who wanted a regional, phased-in approach for Illinois to return to comme...
May 05, 2020
Two more COVID-19 cases in McLean County
Updated numbers as of Tuesday from local health officials. (Graphic courtesy McLean County Health Department) By Neil Doyle BLOOMINGTON – McLean County has added two more cases of coronav...
May 05, 2020
Hy-Vee to limit meat purchases
The Hy-Vee in Bloomington located at 1403 North Veterans Parkway. (Facebook/Hy-Vee Bloomington) By Neil Doyle BLOOMINGTON – Hy-Vee announced that effective Wednesday, May 6, it will limit...
May 05, 2020
No word on when Illinois General Assembly will be back in session
The Illinois General Assembly has been gone from Springfield for going on two months. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File)By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – There is still no word on when the Illinois General Ass...
May 05, 2020
Bloomington woman gets new laptop from Kim Komando Show
Erin from Bloomington told WJBC’s Scott Miller she received the laptop and she’s excited to FaceTime her mom. (WJBC file photo) By Neil DoyleBLOOMINGTON – A local woman who was ...
May 05, 2020
Pritzker urges patience and caution
Gov. JB Pritzker during a COVID-19 press briefing. (WJBC file photo) By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – A northwest Illinois church sued – and failed – in its fight against Gov. JB Pritz...
May 04, 2020
