Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
LaHood: “Not the time or place” to pass Build Back Better agenda
U.S. Rep. Darin LaHood (R-Dunlap). (WJBC file photo) By Blake HaasBLOOMINGTON – As Democrats from across the country continue to debate President Biden’s Build Back Better plan, a central ...
Nov 01, 2021
19-year old man dies after car-school bus crash in Normal
Normal Police, the McLean County Accident Reconstruction Team, and the coroner’s office are continuing to investigate the crash. (WJBC file photo) By HOI ABCNORMAL – The driver of a car th...
Oct 29, 2021
Man in critical condition after school bus crash in Normal
The intersection at Main and Summit was closed for several hours. Police say the intersection has reopened. (WJBC file photo) By HOI ABCNORMAL – The driver of a car is in critical condition afte...
Oct 29, 2021
Illinois House amends the Health Care Right of Conscience Act
SB 1169 has passed the House, 64-52-2, and goes to the Senate. (Dave Dahl/WJBC)By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – Disagreement over the covid vaccine bubbled up again ... when the Illinois House Wednesda...
Oct 28, 2021
District 87 schools aim to keep tax rate flat on projected land value gains
The school board scheduled a December 8 public hearing on the proposed tax levy, and plan to take final action on the levy at that meeting. (WJBC file photo) By HOI ABCBLOOMINGTON – District 87 ...
Oct 28, 2021
Coroner identifies body found in Lake Bloomington
Authorities were called Tuesday around 3:30 p.m. after a fisherman located the body in the water. (WJBC file photo)By Neil DoyleHUDSON – McLean County Coroner Kathy Yoder has identified a body t...
Oct 27, 2021
Nathan Woodring guilty, but mentally ill, in 2019 murder of Fulton County Sheriff’s Deputy
Nathan Woodring (left) was found guilty of first degree murder on Wednesday. (Photo courtesy: Heart of Illinois ABC) By Heart of Illinois ABC FULTON COUNTY – It took only three hours for a 12-pe...
Oct 27, 2021
This week’s crop report is more like a wet weather report
Soybeans harvested reached 68 percent, compared to the 5-year average of 77 percent. (Facebook/Illinois Soybean Association)(USDA) – There were 4.7 days suitable for field work during the week e...
Oct 27, 2021
Illinois House committee approves changes to “health care right of conscience” act
At least one Republican said this is really all about allowing the governor to control more of our lives singlehandedly. (WJBC File Photo)By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – A committee Tuesday approved a...
Oct 27, 2021
Small fire at Rivian plant in Normal
Normal Fire Department said there was minimal smoke and employees were allowed to return to the building after a short time. (Scott Miller/WJBC)By Neil DoyleNORMAL – A small fire broke out Tuesd...
Oct 27, 2021
