Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
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
Jelani Day tribute moved from Uptown Normal, town pledges to find another site
The town posted a notice at the site. It said the town "recognizes this piece as an expression of grief over a tragic situation and respectfully preserved the tribute." (Photo courtesy HOI ABC)By HOI ...
Sep 30, 2021
Man shown in video no longer considered suspect in Jelani Day’s death
Last Thursday, authorities confirmed a body found in the south bank of the Illinois River was Jelani Day. (Photo courtesy: Heart of Illinois ABC) By Heart of Illinois ABC PERU – Authorities inve...
Sep 29, 2021
Town of Normal offers water bill assistance as moratorium reaches final days
A release from the Town of Normal said approximately 1,300 accounts have nearly $650,000 in outstanding balances. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Blake Haas and Heart of Illinois ABCMCLEAN COUNTY ̵...
Sep 29, 2021
Fall pumpkin harvest “surprisingly good” after wet summer
John Ackerman with Ackerman Family Farms spoke with WJBC’s Marc Strauss. (Photo courtesy: Ackerman Family Farms/Facebook) By Blake HaasMORTON – In the pumpkin capital of the world, the pum...
Sep 29, 2021
New report details the economic impact of community colleges in Illinois
African American students say their pay increase by 47% and Latin-X students by 57%. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By WJBC StaffSPRINGFIELD – A new report looks at the economic impact of community...
Sep 29, 2021
