Category Archives: Top Stories
Proposed Chicago Bears stadium seems to be a long shot without Springfield support
The proposed stadium would be a dome concept. (Photo courtesy: Chicago Bears/Twitter)By Blake Haas CHICAGO – A proposed Chicago Bears stadium could be a long shot without the backing of Gov...
Apr 25, 2024
Normal Fire Dept. investigating fire at Rivian manufacturing plant in Normal
Rivan employees were allowed back into the building at 1 p.m. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File)By Blake Haas NORMAL – A fire broke out inside the Rivian Automotive plant in Normal early Thursday morni...
Apr 25, 2024 (Photo courtesy: File)
Chicago man faces charges of vehicular hijacking in McLean County
Kendu Fisher-Edwards remains behind bars in the McLean County Jail. (Photo courtesy: NPD) By Blake Haas NORMAL – An Chicago man stands accused of stealing a vehicle in Normal last week. Authorit...
Apr 24, 2024
Employment and housing issues hampering McLean County growth
Bloomington-Normal Economic Development Council President and CEO Patrick Hoban visited WJBC’s Afternoon Show. (Photo courtesy: BNEDC/Facebook) By Blake Haas MCLEAN COUNTY – Despite a thri...
Apr 24, 2024
Pekin woman dead after being hit by a forklift inside the Goodfield Case IH plant
The accident remains under investigation. (Photo courtesy: Flickr)By Blake Haas WOODFORD COUNTY – A Pekin woman died in an accident at the Case IH factory in Goodfield.Authorities responded to t...
Apr 24, 2024
Former Illinois State football standout hopes to hear his name called during the NFL Draft
Former Illinois State tight end Cam Grandy hopes to hear his name called this week during the NFL Draft. (Photo courtesy: ISU Athletics) By Blake Haas NORMAL – A former Central Illinois hig...
Apr 23, 2024
ISU hosting open forum for Vice President for Academic Affairs and Provost
Dr. Ani Yazedjian is the nominee. (Photo courtesy: ISU) By Blake Haas NORMAL – Illinois State University plans to hold an open forum on Thursday for the vice president of academic affairs and pr...
Apr 23, 2024
Former Clinton Chief of Police passes away
Former Clinton Police Chief Mike Reidy was 69. (Photo courtesy: Clinton Police/Facebook) By WJBC Staff CLINTON – A former longtime Chief of Police in DeWitt County passed away this week. Former ...
Apr 23, 2024
McLean County certifies two K9’s and handler
By WMBD-TVMCLEAN COUNTY – Three McLean County Emergency Management Agency employees earned new certifications from the National Search Dog Alliance last weekend.McLean Emergency Agency Facebook ...
Apr 23, 2024
Bloomington designated a Tree City USA Community for 38th year
Bloomington's Beautification Committee picked Corpus Christi Catholic School as the location for Arbor Day festivities, including the annual planting of the Arbor Day Tree. (WJBC file photo)By WMBD-TV...
Apr 23, 2024
