Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
Witness confirms plausibility of suspect details in Brewer murder trial
Clifford Brewer (middle) sat during testimony on Monday. (Photo courtesy: 25 News) By 25 NewsPONTIAC – New testimony says a man accused of killing three people may be telling the truth about wha...
Aug 15, 2022
Gov. Pritzker rolls out a new program for seniors at the Illinois State Fair
Gov. Pritzker. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – Gov. Pritzker used Senior Day at the Illinois State Fair Monday to roll out a new program for the most senior Illinoisans.PAC...
Aug 15, 2022
Epiphany Farms founder: “It’s a little challenging” dealing with record inflation
Ken Myszka, founder of Epiphany Farms spoke with WJBC’s Blake Haas. (Photo courtesy: Epiphany Farms/Facebook)By Blake HaasBLOOMINGTON – Local farmers dealing with high costs are feeling th...
Aug 15, 2022
Illinois gas prices dwindle down, but could be rising again soon
GasBuddy says prices in Illinois are 79.5 cents lower than a month ago and stand 96.6 cents higher than this time last year. (WJBC File Photo)By Jake FogalBLOOMINGTON – Illinois gas prices have ...
Aug 15, 2022
ACT Now Illinois looks at after school programs
Susan Stanton, who is in charge of ACT Now Illinois, says quality after school programs are yet another victim of the labor shortage, and low wages are a big reason why. (WJBC file photo)By Dave DahlS...
Aug 15, 2022
Connect Transit getting $13 million grant from Department of Transportation
The $13,076,800 going to Connect Transit is going towards its zero-emission service expansion and neighborhood access project. (WJBC file photo)By 25 NewsNORMAL – Connect Transit is getting fede...
Aug 15, 2022
GOP, sheriff’s union shoots down Democratic county board candidate
Krystle Able speaks before the McLean County Board’s Executive Committee on Monday, August 8, 2022. (McLean County government/YouTube) By 25 NewsBLOOMINGTON – Voting along party lines, the...
Aug 12, 2022
Let the Illinois State Fair begin
Gov. JB Pritzker spoke at Thursday’s ribbon-cutting at the fairgrounds in Springfield. (Dave Dahhl/WJBC)By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – The state's annual showcase of agriculture – the Ill...
Aug 12, 2022
Rivian Automotive post quarterly loss of $1.7B in 2Q earning report
The start-up produces electric vehicles in Normal, IL. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Blake HaasNORMAL – Electric vehicle maker Rivian Automotive (RIVN) reported a quarterly loss of $1.7 billion...
Aug 11, 2022
Rossi pleads not guilty to federal charges
Aaron Rossi appeared in court via video conference on Thursday. (Photo courtesy: 25 News) By 25 News SPRINGFIELD – An accused CEO says he is not guilty of all federal charges he now faces.Aaron ...
Aug 11, 2022
