Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
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
Former Arlington International Racecourse president thinks facility could house the Bears and horse racing
Arlington International Racecourse is about 35 miles outside of Chicago. (Facebook/Arlington Park)By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – Horse racing fans upset over losing the Arlington International Raceco...
Oct 01, 2021
Midwest states partner to build electric vehicle ‘charging’ sites as Rivian ramps up production in Normal
The agreement also calls for the entire region to take advantage of federal funding opportunities and "create a welcoming environment for economic development and innovation around EVs." (Scott Miller...
Oct 01, 2021
MCHD reports 64 new cases of COVID-19
The McLean County Health Department reported the new cases on Thursday. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Blake HaasBLOOMINGTON – Since Wednesday, the McLean County Health Department reports 64 new...
Sep 30, 2021
Deadline approaching for small businesses to apply for state recovery grants
The deadline to apply is Oct. 13. More information is available on the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity’s website for more details. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By WJBC StaffSPRING...
Sep 30, 2021
Gov. Pritzker says he’d be disappointed if the Bears move to Arlington Heights
Gov. JB Pritzker (Photo courtesy: Blake Haas/WJBC)By WJBC StaffCHICAGO – Gov. JB Pritzker says he’d be disappointed if the Chicago Bears moved out of the city.This week, the Bears sand Chu...
Sep 30, 2021
