Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
Congressman LaHood says Republicans are prepared to work with Democrats to pass an infrastructure bill
Congressman Darin LaHood (R-Dunlap). (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Blake HaasBLOOMINGTON – According to a Central Illinois Congressman, Republicans are prepared to work with Democrats and Presi...
Oct 04, 2021
MCHD reports five new COVID-related deaths; 81 new cases since Friday
McLean County Health officials reported the new cases on Monday.(Facebook/McLean County Health Department)By Blake HaasBLOOMINGTON – The McLean County Health Department reports five more residen...
Oct 04, 2021
Man goes to prison as authorities track gun he carried from McLean County theft to Peoria shooting
As a federal prisoner, Foster must serve at least 85% of his sentence before he qualifies for good time credit. (Photo courtesy: Flickr/File) By Heart of Illinois ABC BLOOMINGTON – During a fede...
Oct 02, 2021
The recent flash index shows Illinois’ economy improving over the past month
Fred Giertz, an economics professor at the University of Illinois, says the state's economic performance was pretty good over the last month, as measured by his Flash index. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File...
Oct 02, 2021
U of I political scientist says congressional map-making will favor Democrats
Brian Gaines, a University of Illinois political science professor who is also part of the university's Institute of Government and Public Affairs, says you can bet Illinois' supermajority Democrats w...
Oct 02, 2021
Rivian has almost 50K preorders, reports 2020 net loss of $1 billion
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, now produc...
Oct 02, 2021
Flags at UIS mark International Wrongful Conviction Day
The Illinois Innocence Project – based at University of Illinois Springfield – is marking International Wrongful Conviction Day. (Photo courtesy: Dave Dahl/WJBC) By Dave Dahl SPRNGIELD ...
Oct 01, 2021
Bloomington Police launching an investigation into Thursday night shooting
Anyone with information is encouraged to contact Bloomington Police. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Blake HaasBLOOMINGTON – Bloomington Police are probing a shooting incident late Thursday night...
Oct 01, 2021
Tailgate N’ Tallboys coming to Bloomington
Tickets will go on sale Monday, October 11 at TailgateNTallboys.com. Festival artist announcements will start on October 18. (Photo courtesy of Tailgate N' Tallboys)By Neil DoyleBLOOMINGTON – Ta...
Oct 01, 2021
DeBrazza monkey exhibit opens at Miller Park Zoo
The new exhibit, built between the Flamingos and the Carousel, houses a male and female DeBrazza monkey and a Red-flanked Duiker (small antelope). (WJBC file photo)By Blake HaasBLOOMINGTON – Tha...
Oct 01, 2021
