Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
UPDATE: Man dead after shooting on Bloomington’s near east side
Bloomington police say no suspect information is available and no arrests have been made. (WJBC file photo)By Neil DoyleBLOOMINGTON – A 30-year-old man is dead after a shooting Thursday night in...
Nov 05, 2021
Bloomington native Kinzinger considering run for higher office
Kinzinger is 43 and weighing his political future after announcing last week he's retiring from the House. (WJBC file photo)By HOI ABC and CNNCHANNAHON – U.S. Representative Adam Kinzinger says ...
Nov 05, 2021
Man seriously wounded in shooting on Bloomington’s near east side
The lieutenant said no one was in custody, and no suspect information was available. (WJBC file photo) By HOI ABCBLOOMINGTON – Bloomington Police say they are investigating a Thursday evening sh...
Nov 05, 2021
Bloomington High School student arrested for bringing loaded gun to school
Administrators said they immediately notified the school's resource officer who started an investigation. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Heart of Illinois ABC BLOOMINGTON – A Bloomington High Sc...
Nov 04, 2021
Government panel backs Rivian expansion plans
The factory in Normal currently has an annual production capacity of 150,000 vehicles, according to Rivian. (Photo courtesy: Blake Haas/WJBC) By Heart of Illinois ABC NORMAL – Rivian is a step c...
Nov 04, 2021
Town of Normal starting leaf collection process on Monday
The order of zone collection is determined by how quickly leaves fall which is typically dictated by the age and density of trees in an area. Zones in neighborhoods with older trees are typically comp...
Nov 04, 2021
Unit 5 working on vaccination clinics for children ages 5 through 11
The Illinois Department of Public Health is encouraging parents with questions about the vaccine to contact their pediatrician or family doctor. (WJBC file photo)By Neil DoyleNORMAL – McLean Cou...
Nov 04, 2021
Illinois’ economy took a small step back during October
The Flash index is a weighted average of consumer spending, corporate earnings, and personal income. The higher above 100, the greater the growth. (Photo courtesy University of Illinois)By Dave DahlSP...
Nov 04, 2021
Six Unit 5 employees suing district over COVID-19 vaccine mandate
They are challenging the executive order issued by Governor JB Pritzker back in early September, which required all school staff to get the COVID-19 vaccine or submit to weekly testing. (WJBC file pho...
Nov 04, 2021
Rivian sees share price up to $62 for imminent IPO
Amazon and Ford are among Rivian's biggest investors as the company started producing pickup trucks at its plant in Normal. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Heart of Illinois ABC NORMAL – It will ...
Nov 03, 2021
