Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories

Rivian announces parts shortage is no longer limiting production
Rivian founder and CEO R.J. Scaringe (right) shakes hands with Illinois Gov. Pritzker (far right). (Photo courtesy: Scott Miller/WJBC)By WMBD TV NORMAL – Rivian Automotive announced on Friday th...
Syndicated Author Jan 06, 2025

McLean County Health Department share norovirus prevention tips
McLean County Health Department Administrator Jessica McKnight. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By WMBD TV BLOOMINGTON – The highly contagious norovirus is common during the winter season because of...
Syndicated Author Jan 06, 2025

Task force recommends tornado shelters in warehouse following deadly 2021 storm
A survey photo shows the damage to an Amazon warehouse in Edwardsville following an EF3 tornado on Dec. 10, 2021. (Photo provided by the National Weather Service)By BEN SZALINSKICapitol News Illinoisb...
Syndicated Author Jan 03, 2025

Bill aims to reduce state requirements for name changes
Illinois lawmakers are considering easing legal requirements for changing one's name. (Photo illustration by Atmika Iyer) By Atmika IyerMedill Illinois News Bureaufor Capitol News Illinoisatmikaiyer20...
Syndicated Author Jan 02, 2025

State could adopt ‘kin-first’ approach to foster care
The Department of Children and Family Services office is pictured in Springfield. (Capitol News Illinois file photo)By AMALIA HUOT-MARCHANDMedill Illinois News Bureaufor Capitol News Illinoisamaliahuo...
Syndicated Author Jan 02, 2025

Could another Grayson get hired?
The Massey Commission meets at the first of the year. (Photo courtesy: Dave Dahl/WJBC) By Dave Dahl SPRINGFIELD – There's a new sheriff in Springfield, and she's talking to the Sonya Massey Comm...
Syndicated Author Dec 17, 2024

Bloomington woman wins appeal in civil suit against State Farm
State Farm’s headquarters are located in Bloomington. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File)By WMBD TV BLOOMINGTON – A Bloomington woman has won her appeal in a federal racial discrimination lawsuit ...
Syndicated Author Dec 17, 2024

Busy Corner gives an update on the status of the restaurant
The Busy Corner suffered a fire earlier this year. (Photo courtesy: Busy Corner/Facebook)By WMBD TV GOODFIELD – The Busy Corner in Goodfield is staying busy despite a fire in November.The Busy C...
Syndicated Author Dec 17, 2024

Normal Town Council approves plan for the Shoppes at College Hills
The Normal Town Council. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File)By WMBD TV NORMAL – The Normal Town Council approved a final development plan for the Shoppes at College Hills on Monday.During Monday's town ...
Syndicated Author Dec 17, 2024 Normal Town Council Chambers. (Photo courtesy: Town of Normal)

Illinois’ presidential electors to meet Tuesday to cast votes for Harris
Vice President Kamala Harris speaks at the Democratic National Convention in Chicago in August. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Andrew Adams) By PETER HANCOCKCapitol News Illinoisphancock@capitolnewsi...
Syndicated Author Dec 17, 2024



