Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
David Davis Mansion holding ‘Christmas in a barn’ sale to raise funds for the mansion
In other business, the mansion is holding “Christmas at the mansion” on Dec. 11 from 2 p.m. until 7 p.m. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Blake HaasBLOOMINGTON – For the first time, th...
Nov 03, 2021
Oil prices are on the rise, leading to higher prices at the pump
Chris Ruedi is a Financial Advisor with Savant Wealth Management. (Photo courtesy: Savant Wealth Management)By Blake HaasBLOOMINGTON – According to a local financial advisor, oil prices are risi...
Nov 03, 2021
Miller Park Zoo launching new pollinator garden
Miller Park Zoo Superintendent Jay Tetzloff spoke with WJBC’s Scott Miller. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Blake HaasBLOOMINGTON – Miller Park Zoo is launching a new conservation project t...
Nov 03, 2021
Bloomington Election Commission names new executive director
Suzanne Fahnestock will replace Tim Mitchell who left the Bloomington Election Commission in May of 2021. (Facebook/Bloomington Election Commission)By Neil DoyleBLOOMINGTON – The election commis...
Nov 03, 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. (WJBC file photo)By HOI ABCNORMAL – It will cost the public between $5...
Nov 03, 2021
McLean County’s top prosecutor among two Republicans vying for vacant judgeship
McLean County State’s Attorney Don Knapp. (WJBC file photo)By HOI ABCBLOOMINGTON – A Republican primary contest is brewing between McLean County's chief prosecutor and an associate judge t...
Nov 03, 2021
Operation Purple Heart
Illinois Treasurer Mike Frerichs. (Dave Dahl/WJBC)By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – As Veterans Day approaches, Illinois Treasurer Mike Frerichs hopes the talk at your household veers to any military se...
Nov 03, 2021
Knell sentenced to prison for April homicide
Larry Knell, 45, of Bloomington. (Photo courtesy: Heart of Illinois ABC) By Heart of Illinois ABC BLOOMINGTON – A guilty plea will lead to a 50 year prison sentence for a McLean County man, conv...
Nov 02, 2021
Congressman Davis calling on employers to help employees with student loans
U.S. Rep. Rodney Davis (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Blake HaasBLOOMINGTON – A Central Illinois Congressman is looking to tackle the student loan crisis through a new student loan tax benefit f...
Nov 02, 2021
Gov. Pritzker heading to Europe
The governor's travels will include the climate summit in Scotland. (WJBC file photo)By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – Illinois' looming leadership in clean energy is a story Gov Pritzker is eager to te...
Nov 02, 2021
