Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
Big package of rebates and incentives presented by Illinois Senate Democrats
State Sen. Elgie Sims (D-Chicago) spoke at a Capitol news conference late Friday afternoon. (Dave Dahl/WJBC)By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – It’s not even Easter yet, but an Illinois Senate Democ...
Apr 04, 2022
Eureka College offering matching tuition to all Lincoln College students
This comes after Lincoln College announced it would be closing at the end of the spring semester. (Photo courtesy” HOI/ABC)By Heart of Illinois ABC LINCOLN – Eureka College is matching the...
Apr 01, 2022
City of Bloomington offering free mulch for community
Residents will have to self load the mulch, and it is available daily beginning Monday from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. (Photo courtesy Pixabay)By Jake FogalBLOOMINGTON- The City of Bloomington has a vast ...
Apr 01, 2022
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
