Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
Rivian declines $1 million grant from Normal, citing ‘community’
Rivian CEO R.J. Scaringe. (Photo courtesy Rivian Automotive) By HOI ABCNORMAL – Rivian has announced that they will not be seeking the $1 million grant in their original agreement with the ...
May 04, 2020
Victims in Lexington fire were daughter, grandchildren of first-arriving Fire Dept Officer
Fire investigators are trying to determine what caused the blaze. (Photo Pixabay) By HOI ABCLEXINGTON – The Lexington Fire Department shared more devastating information regarding the tripl...
May 04, 2020
U.S. Attorney of central Illinois says COVID-19 scam can look legitimate
A U.S. Attorney says COVID-19 is a breeding ground for scams. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File)By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – A disaster can make fertile ground for fraud. U.S. Attorney John Milhiser of ce...
May 04, 2020
COVID-19 puts damper on cannabis dispensaries — for now
At the Mission site, medical users may order online and make an appointment to pick up their product; adult users are allowed a one-hour window to shop, with eight allowed in at one time. (Photo court...
May 04, 2020
Midwest Food Bank gets donation from Tyson Foods
Tyson Foods will donate a semi load of chickens for the next six weeks. (Photo Midwest Food Bank) By Neil Doyle NORMAL – For the next six weeks, Tyson will be sending a semi load of chick...
May 04, 2020
After weeks of e-learning, ISU plans online commencement for spring and summer grads
ISU said it is awarding 3,601 baccalaureate degrees and 726 graduate degrees. (Photo courtesy: HOI/ABC) By Heart of Illinois ABC NORMAL – Illinois State University is offering pomp and ci...
May 04, 2020
Pritzker won’t say how he plans to enforce stay-at-home order in areas where local officials won’t
Pritzker said local law enforcement should enforce his orders, but Friday wouldn't say how the state would enforce his orders where local elected officials have publicly said they won't enforce his or...
May 04, 2020
Grants available for Illinois small businesses trying to retain employees
Small businesses in Illinois trying to stay afloat during the pandemic can now apply for state grants to help avoid layoffs. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Illinois Radio Network SPRINGFIELD – S...
May 04, 2020
Pritzker addresses Bloomington drive-thru testing site, keys for reopening
Gov. JB Pritzker joined the Scott Miller Show Monday morning on WJBC. (Facebook/Governor JB Pritzker) By Neil Doyle BLOOMINGTON – The COVID-19 drive-thru site at the McLean County Fairgro...
May 04, 2020
McLean County with no new cases Saturday
The updated numbers Saturday in McLean County. (Graphic courtesy McLean County Health Deapartment) By Neil Doyle BLOOMINGTON – McLean County health officials reported no new cases of coro...
May 02, 2020
