Category Archives: Top Stories
Rivian to end exclusivity with Amazon, allow other companies to buy its electric vans
Rivian (RIVN) announced their third quarter results Tuesday afternoon. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By WMBD NORMAL – Electric vehicle maker Rivian said Tuesday that it will allow other companies ...
Nov 08, 2023
Top economist shares his thoughts on U.S. economy in Springfield
Curtis Dubay, chief economist of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce. (Photo courtesy: Dave Dahl/WJBC) By Dave Dahl SPRINGFIELD – A top economist shared his thoughts with a Springfield breakfast audien...
Nov 08, 2023
Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation awards Normal police department with new AED’s
Firehouse subs awarded the money to Normal Police early Tuesday morning. (Photo courtesy: Normal Police/Facebook) By WMBD TV NORMAL – Firehouse Subs in Normal awarded the Normal Police Departmen...
Nov 07, 2023
Illinois’ community colleges teaming up for a new marketing plan
Skylar Steward (pictured) talked about Lincoln Land Community College in Springfield Tuesday morning. (Photo courtesy: Dave Dahl/WJBC) By Dave Dahl SPRINGFIELD – If you live near a community col...
Nov 07, 2023
St. Louis Cardinals plan to stop in Twin-Cities for annual Cardinals Caravan
In early 2023, Cardinals top prospect Masyn Wynn (pictured middle at the table) attended the Cardinals Caravan. (Photo courtesy: Blake Haas/WJBC) By Blake Haas BLOOMINGTON – The St. Louis Cardin...
Nov 07, 2023
Bradley University may cut 17 programs and up to 68 faculty jobs
The news came out early Monday morning. (Photo courtesy: Bradley University/Twitter) By WMBD TV PEORIA – Bradley University is considering discontinuing 17 academic degree programs and convertin...
Nov 06, 2023 (Photo courtesy: Bradley University)
Longtime restaurant in Clinton closing after 24-years
The owners made the announcement on Facebook over the weekend. (Photo courtesy: Boondocks Restaurant/Facebook) By Blake Haas CLINTON – A longtime staple restaurant is closing its doors in DeWitt...
Nov 06, 2023
ISU Athletic leaders react to the passing of Hall of Fame coach Bob Knight
Knight was 83-years old. (Photo courtesy: KMOX/Twitter) By Blake Haas NORMAL – Athletic leaders at Illinois State University are reacting to the passing of one of the most polarizing coaching fi...
Nov 03, 2023
Redbird and former White House aide Lola Tomorrow helping students with entrepreneurship
The fourth part of the series, "Tomorrow's Speed Networking Experience," will allow students to network with ISU entrepreneur alumni. The event is Nov. 30. (Photo courtesy: Illinois State University/F...
Nov 03, 2023
Fire at Rivian forces evacuation Thursday night
The fire was first reported at 7:30 by the Normal Fire Department. (WJBC File Photo)By Jake FogalNORMAL – Hundreds were forced to evacuate Rivian Automotive Thursday night as a trash compactor c...
Nov 03, 2023
