Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
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
Frontier announces new nonstop service from Bloomington to Tampa
According to a news release, the flights will run twice a week on Monday and Friday starting Dec. 17. (WJBC file photo)By Neil DoyleBLOOMINGTON – Frontier Airlines on Tuesday announced new nonst...
Sep 28, 2021
WJBC gets a look inside Rivian and the R1T pickup truck
WJBC’s first look at the Rivian R1T pickup and a tour of the manufacturing plant in Normal. (Scott Miller/WJBC)By WJBC StaffNORMAL – As customer vehicles start to roll off the production l...
Sep 28, 2021
Illinois’ harvest continues
Corn harvested for grain reached 21 percent, compared to the 5-year average of 18 percent. (WJBC file photo)By USDASPRINGFIELD – There were 5.5 days suitable for field work during the week endin...
Sep 28, 2021
ISU police issue campus crime advisory for shots fired incident
Anyone with information is asked to contact Normal Police at (309) 454-9535. (WJBC file photo) By Neil DoyleNORMAL – Normal Police are probing a shots fired incident that happened Monday night a...
Sep 28, 2021
Council rejects immediate direct aid to Bloomington flood victims, asks residents to seek state, federal help first
The initial push for direct payments came from Council member Mollie Ward, who represents areas of the west side that sustained some of the worst damage from the June floods. (Photo courtesy Sara Palc...
Sep 28, 2021
