Category Archives: Local News

Rivian releases third quarter production numbers
Rivian says its Normal manufacturing facility produced 7,363 vehicles and delivered 6,584 in the third quarter. (WJBC file photo)By 25 NewsNORMAL – Third quarter production numbers released by R...
Syndicated Author Oct 05, 2022

Dr. Moy: Breast cancer awareness month is more than just pink ribbons
Dr. Linda Moy is a American College of Radiology Commission on Breast Imaging member. (Photo courtesy: NYU Langone Health) By Blake HaasBLOOMINGTON – October is breast cancer awareness month, an...
Syndicated Author Oct 04, 2022

Heyworth man already in prison facing new charges in McLean County
Robert Eldridge, 47, of Heyworth. (Photo courtesy: McLean County Jail) By Blake HaasBLOOMINGTON – A Heyworth man already in prison for multiple felony convictions is facing new charges for an al...
Syndicated Author Oct 04, 2022

Illinois’ two major cash crops continue the harvest
Corn harvested for grain reached 13 percent, compared to the 5-year average of 29 percent. (WJBC file photo)By USDASPRINGFIELD – There were 7.0 days suitable for field work during the week endin...
Syndicated Author Oct 04, 2022

Suspect arrested, charged in connection with Pub II crash
Aidan McCain, 20, was arrested earlier Monday and charged with aggravated reckless driving. (WJBC file photo)By 25 NewsNORMAL – Normal Police say a man has been arrested and charged in connectio...
Syndicated Author Oct 04, 2022

Bloomington names new director of arts and entertainment
Anthony Nelson, a business management graduate of Lincoln College, will start in his new post Oct. 10. (Photo courtesy City of Bloomington)By Neil DoyleBLOOMINGTON – A current city employee will...
Syndicated Author Oct 04, 2022

Ft. Myers resident: “These buildings are leveled”
Julie Martin, a Ft. Myers resident spoke with WJBC’s Blake Haas. (Photo courtesy: Julie Martin/Twitter) By Blake HaasFLORIDA – Florida residents are beginning to see the storm damage from ...
Syndicated Author Sep 30, 2022

Heartland breaks ground on new manufacturing and technology training facility
(L-R) HCC Board of Trustees Mary Campbell, Thomas Whitt, Becky Ropp, Josh Crockett, Jeffrey Flessner, Asst Director of DCEO Khama Sharp, Student Trustee Rodney Billerbeck, Trustee Janet Hood, HCC Pres...
Syndicated Author Sep 30, 2022

Former Illinois Governor endorses Brady
Jim Edgar, who used to be governor and who also used to be secretary of state, normally doesn't make endorsements anymore – but he is making an exception for the Republican running for secretary...
Syndicated Author Sep 30, 2022

Early voting underway in McLean County
Early voting started Thursday morning for the November 8 election. (Photo Facebook/Kathy Michael)By Neil DoyleBLOOMINGTON – Early voting for the November 8 election is underway across the state ...
Syndicated Author Sep 29, 2022