Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
U of I Finance Professor explains Gov. Pritzker’s goal of advancing renewable energy at COP26
Don Fullerton, a professor of finance at the University of Illinois, explains "what's in it for Illinois" for Gov. JB Pritzker attending the climate conference in Scotland. (Photo courtesy: Dave Dahl/...
Nov 11, 2021
Suspect in Bloomington robbery try linked to Reggie Redbird assault on ISU Quad
Police said no one was hurt in the confrontation, and the state's attorney's office is considering whether to file a felony aggravated battery charge against Perez. (Photo courtesy: Heart of Illinois ...
Nov 11, 2021
Rivian stock hits record numbers in debut on the Nasdaq exchange
Rivian CEO RJ Scaringe (middle) opened Wall Street on Wednesday by ringing the opening bell from the Normal manufacturing plant. (Photo courtesy: RJ Scaringe/Twitter) By Blake HaasNORMAL – Share...
Nov 10, 2021
Downstate Congressman explaining his vote on the Infrastructure bill
U.S. Rep. Rodney Davis (R-Taylorville) spoke with WJBC’s Scott Miller. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Blake HaasBLOOMINGTON – A central Illinois Republican congressman is defending his sta...
Nov 10, 2021
Bloomington Police probing gunfire that struck a business
Anyone with information is encouraged to contact Bloomington Police. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Blake HaasBLOOMINGTON – Bloomington Police are asking for the public’s help investigatin...
Nov 10, 2021
Social group rallies for affordable housing in Bloomington-Normal
The group is calling for local government and community leaders to use federal stimulus funds to build more affordable housing. (Photo courtesy HOI ABC)By HOI ABCBLOOMINGTON – Members of the Sta...
Nov 10, 2021
Miller Park Zoo offering free admission on Veterans Day
Miller Park Zoo Superintendent Jay Tetzloff spoke with WJBC’s Scott Miller. (WJBC file photo) By Neil DoyleBLOOMINGTON – The Miller Park Zoo in Bloomington wants to say thank you to all th...
Nov 10, 2021
Bloomington man identified as victim of Monday night shooting in Peoria
Anyone with information is encouraged to contact Peoria Police. (Photo courtesy: Flickr/File) By Blake HaasPEORIA – The Peoria County Coroner’s office has identified a Bloomington man who ...
Nov 09, 2021
Legislative panel hears about disease outbreaks at veteran’s homes
In Illinois, the suicide rate per 100,000 people is 27 for veterans – and fourteen for the general population. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Dave Dahl SPRINGFIELD – From disease outbreaks...
Nov 09, 2021
Bloomington City Manager details COVID-19 vaccines and testing for city employees
Bloomington City Manager Tim Gleason. (YouTube/City of Bloomington)By Blake HaasBLOOMINGTON – More and more government employees are receiving their COVID-19 vaccine in the city of Bloomington.A...
Nov 09, 2021
