Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
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 (Photo courtesy: File)
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
Mayor Koos on his test drive at Rivian
Normal Mayor Chris Koos touring the Rivian plant earlier this week. (Scott Miller/WJBC)By Neil DoyleNORMAL – Normal Mayor Chris Koos was one of several local leaders who got to test drive Rivian...
Sep 29, 2021
Several Bloomington flood victims threaten lawsuit if city does not pay up
Local attorney Will Mahrt told our news partner Heart of Illinois ABC he represents 10 homeowners in the Eastgate neighborhood, and in an area west of downtown near Miller Park. (Photo courtesy Sara P...
Sep 29, 2021
IDPH reports the first human case of rabies in Illinois since 1954
The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) reported the first human case of rabies since 1954 on Tuesday. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By WJBC StaffSPRINGFIELD – The State Department of Publ...
Sep 28, 2021
Lawmakers hear testimony from a U of I professor about social media disinformation
U.S. Rep. Sean Casten (D-Downers Grove) recalls an appearance a few years ago by Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Dave Dahl SPRINGFIELD – The power of social medi...
Sep 28, 2021
Sen. Durbin blaming Republicans for blocking debt ceiling measure
U.S. Dick Durbin. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Blake HaasBLOOMINGTON – With a three-week deadline looming to address the nation’s debt ceiling, Illinois’ Senior Senator is pointing...
Sep 28, 2021
