Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
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
Some Illinois Republicans accusing Pritzker administration of trying to entrap law-abiding gun owners
State Sen. Jason Plummer (R-Edwardsville). (Dave Dahl/WJBC)By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – Some Illinois Republicans are accusing the Pritzker administration of trying to entrap law-abiding gun owners...
May 11, 2023
Trial begins without Bakana as testimony details the events leading up to the fatal shooting
The trial is expected to continue Thursday at the McLean County Law and Justice Center. (WJBC file photo)By WMBD-TVBLOOMINGTON – Testimony got underway in the trial of a man who is accused of sh...
May 11, 2023
Fourteenth annual Bloomington Kiwanis Mother’s Day Flower Sale up and running this week
Wendell Niepagen Greenhouse in Bloomington has donated flowers that the Bloomington Kiwanis Club will be selling for Mother’s Day. (Photo courtesy Bloomington Kiwanis)By Jake FogalBLOOMINGTON &#...
May 10, 2023
FBI warning of growing reports of elder fraud
According to the IC3 2022 report, 88,000 victims over the age of 60 reported $3.1 billion in losses. (Fraud Prevention)By WMBD-TVSPRINGFIELD – The Federal Bureau of Investigation(FBI) is raising...
May 10, 2023
Road closure in Normal for water main replacement project
Work is expected to last until mid June, weather permitting. (Photo courtesy: Flickr/File)By WMBD-TV NORMAL – Beginning on Thursday, May 11, a water main replacement will start on Livingston Str...
May 10, 2023 (Photo courtesy: Pixabay)
