Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories

Florida couple files class action suit against State Farm due to this summer’s data breach
The case was moved to federal court in Peoria. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By WMBD TVMCLEAN COUNTY – A Florida couple claims State Farm was negligent and violated their privacy by not preventing...
Syndicated Author Nov 02, 2023

Downstate State Senator says it’s time for Gov. Pritzker to get off the road and come back to Springfield
Senator Chapin Rose. (Photo courtesy: Chapin Rose) By Dave Dahl SPRINGFIELD – Illinois Senate Democrats used the break between the two weeks of veto session Wednesday to deride Gov. JB Pritzker ...
Syndicated Author Nov 02, 2023

Hearing in Springfield discusses Illinois’ new assault weapons ban
State Rep. Brad Halbrook. (Photo courtesy: Dave Dahl/WJBC) By Dave Dahl SPRINGFIELD – Second Amendment supporters, at the first State Police hearing about the state's assault weapons ban, have t...
Syndicated Author Nov 02, 2023

Fall job fair hosted by McLean County Chamber of Commerce
There were 55 employers looking to fill vacancies. Employers were from a variety of industries including first responders, manufacturing and healthcare. (Facebook/McLean County Chamber of Commerce)By ...
Syndicated Author Nov 02, 2023

Bloomington Fire responds to Reliable Heating & Cooling fire
Bloomington Fire crews responded Wednesday afternoon. (Photo courtesy: Bloomington Fire) By WMBD TV BLOOMINGTON – The Bloomington Fire Department responded to a fire at Reliable Heating & Co...
Syndicated Author Nov 01, 2023

Rader Family Farm hosting event to recycle pumpkins
Rader Family Farm stated this event is a joint effort by the University of Illinois Extension, the Town of Normal, Illinois State University and volunteers from Rivian. (Photo Courtesy of Radar Family...
Syndicated Author Nov 01, 2023

Green Gables Bar & Grill reaches a milestone in rebuilding
Roofers completed the project earlier this week. (Photo courtesy: Green Gables/Facebook) By WMBD TV HUDSON – The owners of Green Gables Bar & Grill are celebrating a milestone in the rebuild...
Syndicated Author Oct 31, 2023

State report card shows Unit 5 excelling on multiple levels, with two exemplary schools
The district recorded a significant improvement from a year ago. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Blake Haas MCLEAN COUNTY – An annual report card shows a glowing review of McLean County’s l...
Syndicated Author Oct 31, 2023

Both of the state’s big cash crops are more than 80 percent harvested
Corn harvested reached 81 percent, compared to the 5-year average of 77 percent. Soybeans harvested reached 89 percent, compared to the 5-year average of 82 percent. (Facebook/Illinois Soybean Associa...
Syndicated Author Oct 31, 2023

Rivian vehicles to get their first charge from 100% renewable energy
Rivian says the project is estimated to generate millions of dollars in energy cost savings for the plant throughout its life.(WJBC file photo)By WJBC StaffNORMAL – Every Rivian vehicle built in...
Syndicated Author Oct 31, 2023