Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
Pontiac hospital to shift birthing floor to Bloomington
In a news release, the healthcare network said the change is due to a sharp decline in the number of children born at OSF Healthcare Saint James - John W. Albrecht Medical Center. (WJBC file photo)By ...
May 16, 2023
Illinois farmers continue to make good progress
Corn and soybeans are making progress. (WJBC file photo)By USDASPRINGFIELD – There were 3.5 days suitable for field work during the week ending May 14, 2023. Statewide, the average temperature w...
May 16, 2023
Illinois lawmakers enter final stretch of spring session
The last day on the General Assembly's spring calendar is this Friday. (Dave Dahl/WJBC)By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – By week's end, Illinois lawmakers just may pass a budget and adjourn.And budgetin...
May 16, 2023
Illinois GOP members react to DeSantis visit
Illinois House Minority Leader Tony McCombie (R-Savanna). (Dave Dahl/WJBC)By Dave DahlPEORIA – The state's Republicans Friday could only look and listen, and think, someday that could be us, as ...
May 15, 2023
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis makes stop in Peoria
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis was the guest at the Peoria-Tazewell Lincoln Day dinner. (Dave Dahl/WJBC)By Dave DahlPEORIA – Illinois Republicans Friday got a look at something they do not have of th...
May 15, 2023
Illinois House GOP lawmakers propose some job-friendly legislation
State Rep. Dan Ugaste (R-Geneva). (Dave Dahl/WJBC)By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – With just a week to go in the legislative session, Illinois House Republicans say they have numerous good bills, if su...
May 12, 2023
State officials saluted health care workers as the pandemic has finally ended
Gov. JB Pritzker (podium) with Illinois Department of Public Health Director Dr. Sameer Vohra (left). (Facebook/Governor JB Pritzker)By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – Folks from the health care sector p...
May 12, 2023
Juvenile injured after early morning shooting in Bloomington
Authorities said the incident is still under investigation. (WJBC file photo)By WJBC StaffBLOOMINGTON – A girl is recovering from a gunshot wound after an early Thursday morning shooting on Bloo...
May 12, 2023
Bakana interrogation footage released; Prosecutors wrapped up their case against Bakana, closings likely on Friday
Bakana is accused of first-degree murder and aggravated battery in relation to the early morning incident on Jan. 30, 2021, that resulted in the death of 22-year-old Mariah Petracca outside Daddios, a...
May 12, 2023
Bloomington honors water professionals amid celebration of Drinking Water Week
The city invites and encourages the public to learn more about how truly vital clean, safe water is in daily life and its role in protecting public health and the environment. (Photo by Steve Johnson/...
May 09, 2023
