Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
Local gun raffle sparks tension between McLean County political parties
The raffle is part of McLean County Republicans Day Friday, July 22 at 6:30 p.m. at The Corn Crib in Normal. (HOI ABC)By HOI ABCMCLEAN COUNTY – McLean County Republicans are planning a party at ...
Jul 11, 2022
Sentencing delayed for local piano teacher facing life in prison for sexually assaulting students
Aaron Parlier, center, a former Bloomington piano teacher charged with 38 sex crimes, arrives for his bench trial in McLean County Court, Monday, Oct. 18, 2021. (Photo courtesy Pantagraph/Pool)By HOI ...
Jul 11, 2022
“Coast is definitely not clear,” says Patrick De Haan regarding Illinois’ dropping gas prices
According to GasBuddy’s latest price report, prices at the pump have dropped 15 cents over the last month. (Flickr)By Jake FogalBLOOMINGTON – Fuel prices in Illinois have continued to slig...
Jul 08, 2022
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
