Category Archives: Top Stories
Local Health officials report two more COVID-related deaths
The McLean County Health Department reported the new cases of COVID-19 on Monday. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Blake HaasBLOOMINGTON – McLean County Health officials are reporting two addition...
Nov 08, 2021 A COVID-19 testing facility, formally located at the Interstate Center was ran by Reditus Labs. (Photo courtesy: WJBC)
Gov. Pritzker wraps up a European tour with a panel discussion with other U.S. governors
Gov. Pritzker says the new climate legislation in Illinois is just the start. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Dave Dahl SPRINGFIELD – The governor’s wrapping up his European tour with a pan...
Nov 08, 2021
Hundreds march in downtown Bloomington demanding answers into what happened to Jelani Day
Bloomington Mayor Mboka Mwilambwe (lef) joined Carmen Bolden-Day, Jelani’s mother (center) and Rev. Jesse Jackson (right) during a press conference at the Bloomington Police Department on Friday...
Nov 05, 2021
Bloomington High School student arrested for bringing loaded gun to school
Administrators said they immediately notified the school's resource officer who started an investigation. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Heart of Illinois ABC BLOOMINGTON – A Bloomington High Sc...
Nov 04, 2021
Government panel backs Rivian expansion plans
The factory in Normal currently has an annual production capacity of 150,000 vehicles, according to Rivian. (Photo courtesy: Blake Haas/WJBC) By Heart of Illinois ABC NORMAL – Rivian is a step c...
Nov 04, 2021
Town of Normal starting leaf collection process on Monday
The order of zone collection is determined by how quickly leaves fall which is typically dictated by the age and density of trees in an area. Zones in neighborhoods with older trees are typically comp...
Nov 04, 2021
Rivian sees share price up to $62 for imminent IPO
Amazon and Ford are among Rivian's biggest investors as the company started producing pickup trucks at its plant in Normal. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Heart of Illinois ABC NORMAL – It will ...
Nov 03, 2021
David Davis Mansion holding ‘Christmas in a barn’ sale to raise funds for the mansion
In other business, the mansion is holding “Christmas at the mansion” on Dec. 11 from 2 p.m. until 7 p.m. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Blake HaasBLOOMINGTON – For the first time, th...
Nov 03, 2021
Oil prices are on the rise, leading to higher prices at the pump
Chris Ruedi is a Financial Advisor with Savant Wealth Management. (Photo courtesy: Savant Wealth Management)By Blake HaasBLOOMINGTON – According to a local financial advisor, oil prices are risi...
Nov 03, 2021
Miller Park Zoo launching new pollinator garden
Miller Park Zoo Superintendent Jay Tetzloff spoke with WJBC’s Scott Miller. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Blake HaasBLOOMINGTON – Miller Park Zoo is launching a new conservation project t...
Nov 03, 2021
