Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
Secretary of State calling minorities to consider organ donation
Secretary of State Jesse White is leaving his post in November. (Photo courtesy: Jesse White/Twitter) By Blake Haas and IISBLOOMINGTON – Secretary of State Jesse White’s office encourages ...
Aug 01, 2022
State Climatologist: July was among the top 20 wettest Julys in history
The rain was welcome news for farmers in Central Illinois. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Blake Haas and IISBLOOMINGTON – According to a state climatologist, July was wetter than usual.State Cli...
Aug 01, 2022
Illinois gas prices fall 21 cents over past week
The cheapest station in Illinois is priced at $3.64 while the most expensive is $5.99. (Photo by Mike Mozart/Flickr)By Jake FogalBLOOMINGTON – Illinois gas prices fell nearly 21 cents over the p...
Aug 01, 2022
Normal Police investigating weekend stabbing
The condition of the victim is unavailable and there is no suspect information. (Photo Courtesy of Flickr)By HOI ABCNORMAL (Heart of Illinois ABC) – The Normal Police Department is investigating...
Aug 01, 2022
50 non-manufacturing jobs affected by reorganization at Rivian facility in Normal
In a statement, the company says the Normal facility employs around 6,000 people. (Scott Miller/WJBC)By HOI ABCNORMAL – Rivian says 50 people with non-manufacturing positions and who worked at t...
Jul 30, 2022
Illinois is set to receive $760M to fight the opioid epidemic
Gov. Pritzker signed the order on Friday. (Photo courtesy: Pixabay) By Blake Haas and IISSPRINGFIELD – Illinois is on deck to receive $760 million to fight the opioid epidemic.The money will com...
Jul 29, 2022
Gov. Pritzker announces $15M up for grabs for tourism grants
The Democratic leader made the announcement on Friday. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Blake Haas and IISSPRINGFIELD – Gov. Pritzker is announcing $15 million in tourism grants.According to a new...
Jul 29, 2022
Debates on gun rights continue in Springfield
The chairman, State Rep. LaShawn Ford (D-Chicago), questioned Scott Pulaski, a gun dealer from Alton. (WJBC File Photo)By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – Even though Highland Park’s Fourth of July ...
Jul 29, 2022
Phase one of renovations at Bloomington Public Library begin
The construction is set to be completed in three separate phases. (Photo Courtesy of the City of Bloomington)By HOI ABCBLOOMINGTON (Heart of Illinois ABC) – Renovations to the Bloomington Public...
Jul 29, 2022
Local Commodity broker: Commodity market ‘on a roller coaster ride’ amid record inflation
Curt Kimmel from AgMarket.net, formerly known as Bates Commodities, spoke with WJBC’s Blake Haas. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Blake HaasBLOOMINGTON – Amid a war in Ukraine, commodity pr...
Jul 28, 2022
