Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
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 (Photo courtesy: File)
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
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
