Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
CIRA passenger traffic remains mostly leisure travel
As for holiday travel, CIRA deputy director Fran Strebing says some of the airlines have added flights for Thanksgiving. (Facebook/Central Illinois Regional Airport)By Neil DoyleBLOOMINGTON – A ...
Nov 17, 2021
Gov. Pritzker signs EV incentive plan to help Illinois companies like Rivian
Gov. Pritzker signed the plan on Tuesday. (Photo courtesy: Scott Miller/WJBC) By Dave DahlROCKFORD – To State Rep. Dan Brady (R-Bloomington), the Rivian plant in Normal is only the beginning. He...
Nov 16, 2021
Illinois’ election board has tossed out a complaint about former State Rep. Mautino
Illinois Auditor General Frank Mautino. (Photo courtesy www.ilga.gov)By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – When Illinois Auditor General Frank Mautino was a state representative, he did not keep his campaig...
Nov 16, 2021
Illinois corn and soybean harvest wrapping up
Corn harvested for grain reached 95 percent, compared to the 5-year average of 92 percent. (WJBC file photo)By USDASPRINGFIELD – There were 4.6 days suitable for field work during the week endin...
Nov 16, 2021
Bloomington city leaders consider how to spend millions in federal COVID aid
The council has until the end of 2024 to decide what to do with the money, and dollars must be spent by the end of 2026. (YouTube/City of Bloomington)By HOI ABCBLOOMINGTON – The Bloomington City...
Nov 16, 2021
Rivian expansion on the move in Normal
The expansion will add more trees, lights and signs directing people to the various segments of the property. (Scott Miller/WJBC)By HOI ABCNORMAL – Rivian's expansion is moving along in Normal a...
Nov 16, 2021
MCHD reports 184 new cases of COVID-19 as hospitals near capacity in McLean County
The McLean County Health Department reported the new cases on Monday. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Blake HaasBLOOMINGTON – The McLean County Health Department report 184 new cases of COVID-19 ...
Nov 15, 2021
Regional Superintendent ‘optimistic’ Gov. Pritzker will relax mask mandates in classrooms
Regional Office of Education superintendent Mark Jontry spoke with WJBC’s Todd Wineburner. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Blake HaasBLOOMINGTON – The leader of multiple school districts ac...
Nov 15, 2021
Bloomington Police probing weekend shooting
Anyone with information are encouraged to contact Bloomington Police. (Photo courtesy: Flickr/File) By Blake HaasBLOOMINGTON – Bloomington Police are probing a second shooting over the weekend.O...
Nov 15, 2021
Illinois gas prices down 5 cents over the week
Gas prices in Illinois are six cents higher than a month ago and over a dollar more expensive compared to a year ago. (WJBC file photo)By Neil DoyleBLOOMINGTON – Gas prices across Illinois have ...
Nov 15, 2021
