Category Archives: Business
“Craft Beer Thursday” with Fiala Brothers Brewery & Beer Hall
“Craft Beer Thursday” with Fiala Brothers Brewery & Beer Hall happens each week with WJBC Afternoon Host Blake. Owners Ryan and Steve Fiala give us an update on things happening at the...
Sep 28, 2023
Financial Advisor: Interest rate hike is ‘pretty good news’ for markets
Kevin Kingston, a Financial Advisor at Savant Wealth Management spoke with WJBC’s Blake Haas. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Blake HaasBLOOMINGTON – The Federal Reserve is hiking interest ...
Jul 27, 2022
Rivian prepares for possible plant expansion in Normal
Rivian set up shop at the shuttered Mitsubishi Motors factory with the help of tax breaks and other financial incentives. (Photo courtesy: Rivian)By Heart of Illinois ABCNORMAL – Rivian Automoti...
Mar 11, 2021
It’s showtime: Normal Theater to open next month
Normal Civic Arts Manager Adam Fox told WJBC’s Scott Miller the theater will be its their doors Oct. 1. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File)By Blake HaasNORMAL – It’s showtime! The Normal The...
Sep 24, 2020
Financial Advisor: ‘Keep things into perspective’ with record market drops
John Ruedi with Savant Capital Management joined WJBC’s Marc Strauss on the Midday Show to talk about the markets and Coronavirus. (Photo courtesy: Savant Capital Management)By Blake HaasBLOOMIN...
Feb 26, 2020
S&P report shows states preparing for rainy days as Illinois falls further behind
Another metric that S&P has started using recently provides a revealing look at how well Illinois is doing in paying for its promises to retirees. (Photo courtesy: Flickr)By Illinois Radio Network...
Oct 04, 2019
Grossinger Auto Group sold to AutoCanada
Grossinger Auto Group says it’s the oldest and longest continuously operated auto retailer in Illinois. (Photo Facebook/Grossinger Motors)By Greg HalbleibNORMAL – An auto sales group with ...
Mar 22, 2018
State Farm to close 11 facilities starting in 2018, some jobs move here
Some operations from shuttered facilities will be shifted to State Farm’s Bloomington headquarters. (WJBC file photo) By Howard Packowitz and Maria HenneberryBLOOMINGTON – Starting ne...
May 04, 2017
