Category Archives: Top Stories
Rivian stock hits record numbers in debut on the Nasdaq exchange
Rivian CEO RJ Scaringe (middle) opened Wall Street on Wednesday by ringing the opening bell from the Normal manufacturing plant. (Photo courtesy: RJ Scaringe/Twitter) By Blake HaasNORMAL – Share...
Nov 10, 2021
Downstate Congressman explaining his vote on the Infrastructure bill
U.S. Rep. Rodney Davis (R-Taylorville) spoke with WJBC’s Scott Miller. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Blake HaasBLOOMINGTON – A central Illinois Republican congressman is defending his sta...
Nov 10, 2021
Local lawmaker eying run for Secretary of State
State Rep. Dan Brady (R-Bloomington). (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Dave Dahl SPRINGFIELD – With a handful of Democrats already declaring, there is finally a Republican apparently ready for a r...
Nov 10, 2021
Bloomington Police probing gunfire that struck a business
Anyone with information is encouraged to contact Bloomington Police. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Blake HaasBLOOMINGTON – Bloomington Police are asking for the public’s help investigatin...
Nov 10, 2021 (Photo courtesy: Flickr)
Bloomington man identified as victim of Monday night shooting in Peoria
Anyone with information is encouraged to contact Peoria Police. (Photo courtesy: Flickr/File) By Blake HaasPEORIA – The Peoria County Coroner’s office has identified a Bloomington man who ...
Nov 09, 2021
Legislative panel hears about disease outbreaks at veteran’s homes
In Illinois, the suicide rate per 100,000 people is 27 for veterans – and fourteen for the general population. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Dave Dahl SPRINGFIELD – From disease outbreaks...
Nov 09, 2021
Bloomington City Manager details COVID-19 vaccines and testing for city employees
Bloomington City Manager Tim Gleason. (YouTube/City of Bloomington)By Blake HaasBLOOMINGTON – More and more government employees are receiving their COVID-19 vaccine in the city of Bloomington.A...
Nov 09, 2021
Local Dr. explains new antiviral COVID-19 pills
Dr. John Wieland with Carl BroMenn Hospital spoke with WJBC’s Scott Miller. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Blake HaasBLOOMINGTON – According to a recent study, a new antiviral COVID-19 pil...
Nov 08, 2021
A motorcycle crash in Tazewell County claims the life of an East Peoria man
According to Tazewell County Coroner Charles Hanley, toxicology results are still pending. (Photo courtesy: Flickr/File) By Blake HaasTAZEWELL COUNTY – The Tazewell County Coroner’s Office...
Nov 08, 2021
Peoria Heights man behind bars in McLean County on attempted robbery charges
No bond information is available. (Photo courtesy: Flickr/File) By Blake HaasBLOOMINGTON – A Peoria heights man is behind bars in McLean County after local police say he allegedly attempted to r...
Nov 08, 2021
