Category Archives: Local News
According to a report, Rivian is on the verge of laying off workers
The plant is located at 100 Rivian Motorway. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Blake HaasNORMAL – According to a report from Bloomberg, Rivian Automotive is on the verge of laying off hundreds of w...
Jul 11, 2022
Alton man behind bars in McLean County on multiple weapon charges
Michael Stokich, 35, of Alton. (Photo courtesy: LeRoy Police/Facebook) By Blake HaasLEROY – An Alton man is behind bars in McLean County for allegedly keeping a woman hostage in LeRoy over the w...
Jul 11, 2022
Little libraries burned to ground across Bloomington-Normal
There are over 40 little libraries throughout Bloomington-Normal, with a few being burned down over the past week. (Pixabay)By Jake FogalBLOOMINGTON – A recent uptick in book boxes being set on ...
Jul 11, 2022
Illinois 4th grader competing to win Doodle for Google contest
Fourth grader Amelia Winter of Freeport is Illinois’ winner, and she dedicated her doodle to her dog Dasher. (Doodle for Google)By Jake FogalFREEPORT – The fourteenth annual Doodle for Goo...
Jul 11, 2022
Gasoline prices in Illinois down 45 cents over last month
The cheapest station in the state is $4.09, while the most expensive is $6.79 a gallon. (Flickr)By Jake FogalBLOOMINGTON – Illinois gas prices have dropped 16 cents per gallon in the past week, ...
Jul 11, 2022
Local gun raffle sparks tension between McLean County political parties
The raffle is part of McLean County Republicans Day Friday, July 22 at 6:30 p.m. at The Corn Crib in Normal. (HOI ABC)By HOI ABCMCLEAN COUNTY – McLean County Republicans are planning a party at ...
Jul 11, 2022
Sentencing delayed for local piano teacher facing life in prison for sexually assaulting students
Aaron Parlier, center, a former Bloomington piano teacher charged with 38 sex crimes, arrives for his bench trial in McLean County Court, Monday, Oct. 18, 2021. (Photo courtesy Pantagraph/Pool)By HOI ...
Jul 11, 2022
“Coast is definitely not clear,” says Patrick De Haan regarding Illinois’ dropping gas prices
According to GasBuddy’s latest price report, prices at the pump have dropped 15 cents over the last month. (Flickr)By Jake FogalBLOOMINGTON – Fuel prices in Illinois have continued to slig...
Jul 08, 2022
Local farmer: Rivian is a ‘double-edge sword’
Ken Ropp, owner of Ropp Jersey Cheese spoke with WJBC’s Blake Haas. (Photo courtesy: Ropp Jersey Cheese/Facebook) By Blake HaasNORMAL – Rivian automotive is on pace to hire nearly 7,000 em...
Jul 08, 2022
Illinois and Du Quoin State Fairs hiring seasonal workers
The state fair is held in Springfield Aug. 11-21 and the dates for the Du Quoin State Fair in southern Illinois are Aug. 26 through Sept. 5. (WJBC file photo)By IIS RadioSPRINGFIELD – Looking to...
Jul 08, 2022
