Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
Bloomington shooting suspect, Charles Bell, set on high bond
The judge set bond for Bell at $500,000, meaning he has to pay 10% of that or $50,000 cash to be released from jail. (Photo by Stephen Z/flickr)By HOI ABCBLOOMINGTON (Heart of Illinois ABC) – Th...
Apr 01, 2022
Illinois lawmakers recognize Transgender Day of Visibility
State Sen. Mike Simmons (D-Chicago) led an observance Thursday morning for the annual Transgender Day of Visibility. (Twitter/Senator Mike Simmons)By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – A bittersweet backdro...
Apr 01, 2022
Illinois Republicans respond to DGA commercial
Illinois House Minority Leader Jim Durkin (R-Western Springs) and State Sen. Sue Rezin (R-Morris) spoke at a news conference Thursday. (Dave Dahl/WJBC)By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – For those paying ...
Apr 01, 2022
Rivian plans massive $30.4 million warehouse expansion in Normal
Information about new jobs created by the expansion and a timeframe for construction was not immediately available. (WJBC file photo) By HOI ABCNORMAL – Electric vehicle maker Rivian Automotive ...
Apr 01, 2022
Students ‘hurt’ and ‘petrified’ as Lincoln College inches closer to closing
Lincoln College President Dr. Gerlach (middle) spoke with students Thursday. (Photo courtesy: HOI/ABC) By Heart of Illinois ABC LINCOLN – Lincoln College students are largely stunned and scared ...
Mar 31, 2022
Former McLean County High School teacher pleads guilty to grooming student
Brandon Reynolds. (Facebook/LeRoy IL Police Department)By HOI ABCLEROY – A former teacher at LeRoy High School has pleaded guilty to grooming a student.Brandon Reynolds, 35, made an open plea, m...
Mar 31, 2022
Lincoln College to close after 157-years
The school has a satellite location in Normal across from Heartland Community College. (Photo courtesy: Lincoln College/Facebook) By Blake HaasLINCOLN – After 157 years, Lincoln College is closi...
Mar 30, 2022
Durkin latest to rip guv, PRB
Illinois House Minority Leader Jim Durkin (R-Western Springs). (Photo courtesy: Dave Dahl/Springfield) By Dave Dahl SPRINGFIELD – Illinois House Minority Leader Jim Durkin (R-Western Springs) is...
Mar 30, 2022
Better Business Bureau warns against postcard scam in Central IL
Mail fraud is punishable by a fine and imprisonment for up to 20 years. (Facebook/Better Business Bureau)By Jake FogalBLOOMINGTON-Fake postcards offering Walmart or Target gift savings have been repor...
Mar 30, 2022
Midwest Food Bank hosts 12th annual Share The Light event
Tickets for the dinner and live auction are priced at $75, and can be bought by calling MFB at 309-663-5350. The silent auction can be accessed by going to 2022MFBGala.giftsmart.com. (Midwest Food Ban...
Mar 30, 2022
