Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
Illinois’ economic bounce-back continues
The Flash index is a weighted average of consumer spending, personal income, and corporate earnings. (Photo courtesy: Dave Dahl/WJBC) By Dave Dahl SPRINGFIELD – A monthly measure of Illinois' ec...
Jun 03, 2021
Month delay in launch of Rivian-made trucks, thousands to work at the plant by 2022
The company plans to sell vehicles online and in showrooms. (Photo courtesy: Rivian/File) By Heart of Illinois ABC NORMAL – Deliveries of electric-powered trucks produced at Rivian Automotive in...
Jun 03, 2021
Spring legislative session comes to a close
Senate Minority Leader Dan McConchie (R-Hawthorn Woods). (Dave Dahl/WJBC) By Dave Dahl SPRINGFIELD – After the Illinois Senate adjourned its spring session – one day late – it was ti...
Jun 02, 2021
McLean County Chamber to host walk-up job fair Thursday
McLean County Chamber of Commerce CEO Charlie Moore spoke with WJBC’s Marc Strauss. (Facebook/McLean County Chamber of Commerce) By Neil Doyle BLOOMINGTON – The McLean County Chamber of Co...
Jun 02, 2021
Rep. LaHood sponsoring legislation to turn Route 66 into a National Historic Trail
U.S. Rep. Darin LaHood (R-Dunlap). (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Blake Haas BLOOMINGTON – A Central Illinois Congressman is joining a California lawmaker to reintroduce a bill to turn U....
Jun 02, 2021
Twin-Cities state representative mulling bid for statewide office
State Rep. Dan Brady. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Heart of Illinois ABC BLOOMINGTON – A long-time state lawmaker from the Twin-Cities is considering a run for statewide office. State Rep. Dan...
Jun 02, 2021
House fire in Normal kills two dogs
Fire investigators are trying to determine the cause of the blaze. (Photo courtesy Normal Fire Department) By Neil DoyleNORMAL – A fire in the Ironwood subdivision in Normal claimed the liv...
Jun 01, 2021
Governor: State is on track to move to Phase 5 next week
Gov. JB Pritzker held a news conference Tuesday to discuss the end of the spring legislative session. (Facebook/Gov. JB Pritzker) By WJBC StaffSPRINGFIELD – Illinois is ready to enter Phase...
Jun 01, 2021
McLean County reports two additional COVID-related deaths, hospitalizations drop to single digits
The number of McLean County residents hospitalized due to COVID fell from 20 to three. (Graphic courtesy McLean County Health Department) By Neil DoyleBLOOMINGTON – McLean County added two ...
Jun 01, 2021
Congressman LaHood explains why he voted “no” against Jan. 6th commission
Congressman Darin LaHood (R-Dunlap) spoke with WJBC’s Scott Miller. (Photo courtesy: Dave Dahl/WJBC)By Blake HaasBLOOMINGTON – A Central Illinois Congressman is setting the record straight...
Jun 01, 2021
