Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
National organization votes to oust Illinois Farm Bureau over business decision
IFB president Brian Duncan criticized the national organization's power in punishing its 70,000 farmers by removing their voice in federal policies over a business decision. (Facebook/Illinois Farm Bu...
Nov 15, 2024
Normal optical lens manufacturer closing
Identity Optical has a manufacturing plant at 2221 West College Ave. in Normal. (WJBC file photo)By WMBD-TVNORMAL – Identity Optical in Normal is shuttering its West College Avenue manufacturing...
Nov 15, 2024
Normal West basketball team raking leaves for Veterans
Veterans in Normal interested in this event can scan the QR code provided, or contact Coach Hafermann at hafermae@unit5.org or call 309-55-4014. (WJBC File Photo)By Jake FogalNORMAL – The Normal...
Nov 11, 2024
Peoria Veteran gets home makeover of a lifetime
The Veteran recently received a call of a lifetime. (Photo courtesy: Pixabay/File)By WMBD TV PEORIA – A local veteran received a call of a lifetime.Ameren Illinois and Veterans Mainten...
Nov 08, 2024
Rivian narrows losses, eyes modest positive growth
Rivian produced 13,157 vehicles at its Normal manufacturing facility in the third quarter. (WJBC file photo)By WMBD-TVNORMAL – Electric vehicle manufacturer Rivian narrowed its year over year ne...
Nov 08, 2024
Eureka recognize two people for their life-saving actions
They were recognized for their efforts in providing emergency aid to Eureka resident Jon Knapp. (Photo Courtesy of WMBD-TV)By WMBD-TVEUREKA – The Eureka City Council has recognized two for their...
Nov 07, 2024
2024 Illinois General Election Results
Statewide election results for the 2024 election can be found here.McLean County election results can be found here.
Nov 06, 2024
Peoria Rivermen and Peoria Civic Center finally ink deal on new five-year lease
The deal is over five years. (Photo courtesy: Peoria Civic Center/Facebook)By WMBD TV PEORIA – After several months of uncertainty, the Peoria Rivermen will continue to call the River City home,...
Nov 05, 2024
Jury sees more evidence surrounding payments to Madigan campaign worker ousted for sexual harassment
Former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan exits the Dirksen Federal Courthouse on Oct. 31. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Andrew Adams)By HANNAH MEISELCapitol News Illinoishmeisel@capitolnewsilli...
Nov 05, 2024
Pritzker’s budget office projects $3.2B deficit in early look at upcoming fiscal year
Gov. JB Pritzker talks with lawmakers on the floor of the Illinois House in April. His office last week issued a report projecting a $3.2 billion deficit for the fiscal year that begins in July. (Capi...
Nov 05, 2024
