Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories

In the wake of fraternity vandalism, ISU PRIDE calls for action
ISU's Sorority Fraternity Life posted to social media offering an open group processing session for those affected by the vandalism.(Photo Courtesy of Illinois State University)By 25 NewsNORMAL –...
Syndicated Author Oct 06, 2022 (Photo courtesy: Illinois State University)

Rivian releases third quarter production numbers
Rivian says its Normal manufacturing facility produced 7,363 vehicles and delivered 6,584 in the third quarter. (WJBC file photo)By 25 NewsNORMAL – Third quarter production numbers released by R...
Syndicated Author Oct 05, 2022

Dr. Moy: Breast cancer awareness month is more than just pink ribbons
Dr. Linda Moy is a American College of Radiology Commission on Breast Imaging member. (Photo courtesy: NYU Langone Health) By Blake HaasBLOOMINGTON – October is breast cancer awareness month, an...
Syndicated Author Oct 04, 2022

Frerichs brings attention to the ABLE program
Illinois Treasurer Mike Frerichs. (WJBC file photo)By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – The state treasurer is calling attention to a savings program for disabled workers.Mike Frerichs, visiting Hope Vocat...
Syndicated Author Oct 04, 2022

Suspect arrested, charged in connection with Pub II crash
Aidan McCain, 20, was arrested earlier Monday and charged with aggravated reckless driving. (WJBC file photo)By 25 NewsNORMAL – Normal Police say a man has been arrested and charged in connectio...
Syndicated Author Oct 04, 2022

Bloomington names new director of arts and entertainment
Anthony Nelson, a business management graduate of Lincoln College, will start in his new post Oct. 10. (Photo courtesy City of Bloomington)By Neil DoyleBLOOMINGTON – A current city employee will...
Syndicated Author Oct 04, 2022

Normal man facing multiple weapon charges from weekend shooting
Terry Powell, 21, of Normal. (Photo courtesy: Bloomington Police) By Blake HaasBLOOMINGTON – A 21-year-old Normal man is facing multiple weapon charges after a shooting over the weekend.Around 1...
Syndicated Author Oct 03, 2022

Ft. Myers resident: “These buildings are leveled”
Julie Martin, a Ft. Myers resident spoke with WJBC’s Blake Haas. (Photo courtesy: Julie Martin/Twitter) By Blake HaasFLORIDA – Florida residents are beginning to see the storm damage from ...
Syndicated Author Sep 30, 2022

Heartland breaks ground on new manufacturing and technology training facility
(L-R) HCC Board of Trustees Mary Campbell, Thomas Whitt, Becky Ropp, Josh Crockett, Jeffrey Flessner, Asst Director of DCEO Khama Sharp, Student Trustee Rodney Billerbeck, Trustee Janet Hood, HCC Pres...
Syndicated Author Sep 30, 2022

Illinois House speaker backs Safe-T Act
Illinois House Speake Chris Welch (D-Hillside). (WJBC file photo)By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – The speaker of the Illinois House said Wednesday his political opponents want to sow fear and spread mi...
Syndicated Author Sep 30, 2022