Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
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
Cadets of Lincoln’s Challenge Academy walk across the stage
90 cadets from around the state received their diplomas. (Photo courtesy: Heart of Illinois ABC) By Heart of Illinois ABC NORMAL – An education program based in Illinois works to put teens on th...
Nov 01, 2021
Local nonprofit looking to collect toys for over 5,000 children in McLean county
Registration to receive toys can be made by email at bloomington.il@toysfortots.org or by phone at 309-829-9476. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File)By Blake HaasBLOOMINGTON – The holiday season is right...
Nov 01, 2021
Bloomington Police: Bucket with over 380 grams of cannabis left on city southwest side
Anyone with information is encouraged to contact Bloomington Police. (Photo courtesy: Flickr/File) By Blake HaasBLOOMINGTON – Bloomington Police need the public’s help in locating a person...
Nov 01, 2021
Illinois gas prices slightly down over the week
GasBuddy price reports show the cheapest station in the state is $3.19 while the most expensive is $3.99. (WJBC file photo)By Neil DoyleBLOOMINGTON – Gas prices in the state dropped about a penn...
Nov 01, 2021
