Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
Local farmer: Rivian is a ‘double-edge sword’
Ken Ropp, owner of Ropp Jersey Cheese spoke with WJBC’s Blake Haas. (Photo courtesy: Ropp Jersey Cheese/Facebook) By Blake HaasNORMAL – Rivian automotive is on pace to hire nearly 7,000 em...
Jul 08, 2022
Morgan: All ideas are on the table when it comes to preventing another mass shooting
State Rep. Bob Morgan (D-Deerfield) says his office has received hundreds of calls from constituents offering suggestions about new laws and policy changes. (Facebook/State Representative Bob Morgan)B...
Jul 08, 2022
First African American woman sworn in to the Illinois Supreme Court
After taking the oath at the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum in Springfield, new Justice Lisa Holder-White spoke about the historic moment. (Photo courtesy HOI ABC)By IIS RadioSPRINGFI...
Jul 08, 2022
Normal Township Supervisor resigns, trustees name her replacement
Normal Township Supervisor Sarah Grammer. (WJBC file photo)By HOI ABCNORMAL – The Normal Township Board of Trustees accepted the resignation of Supervisor Sarah Grammer on Thursday, and named a ...
Jul 08, 2022
Normal Planning Commission backs plan for wind turbine at Rivian plant
The turbine would be located on Rivian's vehicle test track on the east side of its property in northwest Normal.(WJBC file photo)By HOI ABCNORMAL – Rivian's plan to put up a wind turbine at its...
Jul 08, 2022
ISP director discusses the state’s red flag laws
Illinois State Police Director Brendan Kelly. (WJBC file photo)By IIS RadioSPRINGFIELD – The director of Illinois State Police is discussing current red flag laws.ISP director Brendan Kelly says...
Jul 07, 2022
Rivian automotive on track to build 25K vehicles in 2022
The Normal-based manufacturer made the announcement on Wednesday. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File photo) By Blake HaasNORMAL – Electric-vehicle manufacturer Rivian Automotive (RIVN) is on track to bu...
Jul 06, 2022
American Idol winner Maddie Poppe joining Leah Marlene for Corn Crib concert
Marlene announced via her Facebook Tuesday that former American Idol winner Maddie Poppe will join the event.(Leah Marlene/Facebook)By Jake FogalBLOOMINGTON – Later this summer, American Idol fi...
Jul 06, 2022
Tazewell deputy receives national recognition for keeping teen drivers safe on the road
Tazewell County Sheriff’s Deputy John Shallenberger. (Photo courtesy Heart of Illinois ABC)By HOI ABCTAZEWELL COUNTY – Tazewell County Sheriff's Deputy John Shallenberger has received a na...
Jul 06, 2022
Highland Park resident: “I heard popping…and saw people scattering”
A Highland Park shooter walks on a sidewalk after the shooting. (Photo courtesy: CBS/Facebook) By Blake HaasHIGHLAND PARK, IL. – A day after a shooting left six dead and 30 injured in Highland P...
Jul 05, 2022
