Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
Two local Congressmen: ‘Don’t count out the protesters’ at state Capitols
U.S. Rep. Rodney Davis. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Dave Dahl SPRINGFIELD – Our area’s two Congressmen say – don’t count out the protesters at state Capitols around the nati...
Apr 20, 2020
Congressmen Rodney Davis and Darin LaHood tour COVID-19 testing site in Springfield
State Rep. Mike Murphy (left), Rep. Darin LaHood (middle) and Rep. Rodney Davis (right) toured a Walgreen’s testing site in Springfield. (Photo courtesy: Dave Dahl) By Dave Dahl SPRINGFIELD R...
Apr 20, 2020
Two Chicago residents arrested for drug possession in Bloomington
Vortes and Jackson are being held at the McLean County jail. (Facebook/Bloomington Police) By Neil Doyle BLOOMINGTON – Two Chicago residents were arrested over the weekend for possession ...
Apr 20, 2020
Bloomington council member introduces idea of local stimulus relief
Councilman Jeff Crabill said about 15% percent of it should be saved for emergencies, while a large chunk should be allocated to ensure Bloomington can always pay police, fire and continue essential c...
Apr 20, 2020
As stay-at-home order continues, some question need for closure of state parks, wildlife areas
A spokesperson says the DNR will not be providing refunds for licenses, but says the agency is "reviewing all possible solutions." (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Illinois Radio Network SPRINGFIELD ...
Apr 20, 2020
Illinois’ long-term care residents are a large portion of COVID-19 deaths
Illinois Department of Public Health Director Dr. Ngozi Ezike says they knew early on that these facilities would see more casualties in the coming pandemic.(Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Illinois Rad...
Apr 20, 2020
Coroner: Downs mans died from drowning
Tyler Graf (right) and his mother Pat. (Photo courtesy HOI ABC) By AJ Harris DOWNS – The body of a missing Downs man was found over the weekend in McLean County. 31-year-old Tyler Graf wa...
Apr 20, 2020
Pritzker announces school doors will be closed through end of semester
The latest figures are 27,575 cases – with Illinois posting its largest-ever gain, 1,842 – with 1,134 deaths. (WJBC file photo) By Dave Dahl SPRINGFIELD – The school year is o...
Apr 17, 2020
Barickman: State’s budget a top priority
State Sen. Jason Barickman (R-Bloomington) spoke Thursday with WJBC’s Scott Miller. (WJBC file photo) By Neil DoyleBLOOMINGTON – Illinois lawmakers haven’t been in session for o...
Apr 17, 2020
The interim lead for the Illinois census talks about obstacles during the pandemic
It has been a struggle for those involved with the 2020 Census. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File)By Illinois Radio NetworkSPRINGFIELD – The coronavirus outbreak has put a damper on the 2020 census, wh...
Apr 17, 2020
