Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
Democrat Mark Haasis to challenge LaHood for 18th Congressional District
Mark Haasis. (Facebook/Haasis For Congress) By Neil Doyle BLOOMINGTON – A Peoria Democrat will challenge incumbent Republican Darin LaHood for Illinois’ 18th Congressional District....
Dec 04, 2019
Decline in hunter participation in Illinois part of nationwide trend
The decline has led to Illinois prioritizing conservation efforts less. (Facebook/Illinois Department of Natural Resources) By Illinois Radio Network SPRINGFIELD – A decline in hunter participat...
Dec 04, 2019
Georgia governor appoints McLean County native to U.S. Senate
Kelly Loeffler (right) and Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp (left). (Photo Twitter/Kelly Loeffler) By Neil Doyle BLOOMINGTON – Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp appointed McLean County native Kelly Loeffler...
Dec 04, 2019
OSF offers tips for healthy holiday season
Wellness Coordinator Matt Janus at OSF St. James in Pontiac said one key for a healthy holiday season is controlling food portions. (Photo Pixabay) By Neil Doyle BLOOMINGTON – It’s ...
Dec 04, 2019
Local Honor Flights use donations to get veterans to D.C. for reflection, honor
From Quincy to Chicago to Springfield and beyond, there are six Honor Flight regional hubs in Illinois. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Illinois Radio Network SPRINGFIED – Nonprofit groups across...
Dec 04, 2019
Study: Illinois could save state, check recipients, money by modernizing payment methods
With approximately seven percent of adult Illinoisans lacking a bank account, senior fellow Erik Randolph says those people who get a check from the state will have to pay to have it cashed. (Photo co...
Dec 04, 2019
IWU scholarship for McLean County high school grads increases to $30,000
Seniors from 13 McLean County high schools are eligible for the scholarship. (WJBC File Photo) By Neil DoyleBLOOMINGTON – High school students from McLean County who are admitted to Illinoi...
Dec 03, 2019
Illinois Secretary of State extending hours at some driver facilities amid high demand for REAL IDs
Since the Illinois Secretary of State's office began to offer the federally compliant REAL ID driver licenses and ID cards in March, it has processed about a half-million statewide. (Photo Illinois Se...
Dec 03, 2019
Archbishop Fulton Sheen’s Beatification postponed
The late Archbishop Fulton Sheen of El Paso. (Photo YouTube) By Neil DoylePEORIA – The Diocese of Peoria announced Tuesday that Archbishop Fulton Sheen’s Beatification has been postpo...
Dec 03, 2019
BPD probing residential burglary on city’s east side
If you can identify this person or have information related to this crime, contact Officer Cunningham at 309-820-8888. If you would like to remain anonymous call McLean County Crime Stoppers at 309-82...
Dec 03, 2019
