Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
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...
Oct 31, 2023 (Photo courtesy: McLean County Unit 5)
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...
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...
Oct 31, 2023
Report card shows District 87 Elementary School achieved prestigious designation
The report card came out Monday morning. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Blake Haas BLOOMINGTON – One of McLean County’s school district’s report cards shows achievements at the eleme...
Oct 30, 2023
Trick-or-Treat hours in Central Illinois
By WMBD-TVBLOOMINGTON – Are you wondering what hours your town will be holding its Trick-or-Treating this Halloween?October 31, 2023Arrowsmith - 5:30-8 p.m.Bloomington - 5-8 p.m.Carlock - 5-8 p....
Oct 30, 2023
How did local schools grade on ISBE’s school report card?
The statewide four-year graduation rate was 87.6 percent. There have been gains every year since the state implemented evidence-based funding in 2018. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File)By WMBD-TVMCLEAN COUNT...
Oct 30, 2023
Coroner releases name of Saturday crash victim in Ellsworth
The crash is still under investigation. (WJBC file photo)By WMBD-TVELLSWORTH – McLean County Coroner Kathy Yoder has released the name of the victim of the Saturday afternoon car crash near Ells...
Oct 30, 2023
Champaign Judge rules Bloomington-based construction company owes Urbana $2.9M
Details on if Stark is appealing the ruling is unclear. (Photo courtesy: Stark Excavating) By Blake Haas BLOOMINGTON – A Bloomington-based construction company is now on the hook for nearly $2.9...
Oct 28, 2023
Advocates for disabled people employed in workshops want to preserve their subminimum wage
State Rep. Charlie Meier opposes a bill which would require workshops for the disabled to pay minimum wage. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Dave Dahl SPRINGFIELD – Some advocates for disabled Ill...
Oct 28, 2023 (Photo courtesy: File)
Top public affairs officer from the Illinois National Guard describes Maui wildfire duty
Lt. Col. Brad Leighton is the public affairs director for the Illinois National Guard. (Photo courtesy: Illinois National Guard/Twitter) By Dave Dahl SPRINGFIELD – The Maui wildfire was anything...
Oct 27, 2023
