Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
Bloomington woman dead after car crash in Nebraska
The juvenile was driving a 2006 Chevrolet Blazer down the 1800 block of Stagecoach Trail, Ogallala, NE. (Photo Courtesy of Flickr)By HOI ABCOGALLALA (Heart of Illinois ABC) – A 14-year-old boy w...
Jul 28, 2022
Rivian reduces workforce by nearly 6%, no job cuts at Normal manufacturing facility
Rivian said no jobs would be cut at the company’s manufacturing facility in Normal. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Heart of Illinois ABC NORMAL – In a statement, a spokesperson from electr...
Jul 27, 2022
Financial Advisor: Interest rate hike is ‘pretty good news’ for markets
Kevin Kingston, a Financial Advisor at Savant Wealth Management spoke with WJBC’s Blake Haas. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Blake HaasBLOOMINGTON – The Federal Reserve is hiking interest ...
Jul 27, 2022
Normal teen facing weapon charges after Tuesday night shooting
The case remains under investigation. (Photo courtesy: Bloomington Police) By Blake HaasBLOOMINGTON – A 17-year-old Normal man is facing felony charges after an alleged shooting Tuesday night.Ac...
Jul 27, 2022 Bloomington Police (Photo courtesy: Bloomington Police/File)
BPD probing weekend shots fired incident
Anyone with information should contact BPD Officer Tabeling at 309-820-8888 or jtabeling@cityblm.org. (Facebook/City of Bloomington – Police)By WJBC StaffBLOOMINGTON – Over the weekend, Bl...
Jul 27, 2022
Senator to DCFS Director: “You are delusional”
DCFS Director Mark Smith. (Photo courtesy: Dave Dahl/WJBC) By Dave Dahl SPRINGFIELD – Lawmakers grilling the Department of Children and Family Services director don’t want to forget Deidre...
Jul 26, 2022
Bloomington woman facing charges in McLean County for allegedly robbing a bank
April Mench, 35, of Bloomington. (Photo courtesy: Photo courtesy: Bloomington Police) By Blake HaasBLOOMINGTON – A Bloomington woman is behind bars after allegedly robbing a Bloomington bank.On ...
Jul 26, 2022
Record breaking year for adult-use cannabis sales tax revenue in Illinois
Recreational marijuana sales climbed to $1.5 billion in fiscal year 2022. (WJBC file photo)By IIS RadioSPRINGFIELD – Sales of adult-use cannabis in Illinois jumped by 50 percent in the last fisc...
Jul 26, 2022
Illinois gas prices dip slightly for sixth straight week
Costs at the pump have dropped about 64 cents over last month, but are $1.52 more expensive compared to this time last year.(WJBC File Photo)By Jake Fogal BLOOMINGTON – Gas prices across Illinoi...
Jul 25, 2022
Illinois SOS extends driver’s license and ID expiration dates
You now have until Dec. 1 to renew your license or ID. The previous extension was set to expire at the end of this month. (WJBC file photo)By IIS RadioSPRINGFIELD – Secretary of State Jesse Whit...
Jul 25, 2022
