Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
Lockdowns at Bloomington High and Junior High lifted after false report; one in custody
Lavazza also confirmed that the imposed threat did not involve any BHS students. (WJBC File Photo)By WMBD-TVBLOOMINGTON – Lockdowns at Bloomington High School and Junior High School have ended a...
Apr 08, 2024
USDA releases 2024 planting forecast for Illinois
Corn growers intend to plant 10.9 million acres in 2024, down 3 percent from 2023. (Facebook/Illinois Farm Bureau)From USDACorn growers intend to plant 10.9 million acres in 2024, down 3 percent from ...
Apr 04, 2024
State bill to eliminate sub-minimum wage for tipped workers is advancing
Illinois Restaurant Association president Sam Toia said the bill will hurt businesses. (Facebook/Illinois Restaurant Association)By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – It could be state law for workers who d...
Apr 04, 2024
Illinois bill would give a three-dollar-an-hour raise to “direct service providers”
State Sen. Karina Villa (D-West Chicago) is the sponsor of a bill to give a three-dollar-an-hour raise to "direct service providers" who care for the developmentally disabled. (WJBC file photo)By Dave...
Apr 04, 2024
Minnesota man sentenced to 80 years for 2021 Bloomington fatal shooting
Kentrell Brown, 21, was sentenced to 55 years for the murder charge. (WJBC file photo)By WMBD-TVBLOOMINGTON – A Minnesota man will spend 80 years in prison for shooting and killing a Bloomington...
Apr 04, 2024
Rivian plans to show off new electric vehicles in Normal this weekend
The event is free and open to the public. (Photo courtesy: Scott Miller/WJBC) By Blake Haas NORMAL – Central Illinois residents can get a first look at the future of Rivian Automotive this weeke...
Apr 03, 2024
Rivian says first-quarter production figures on track to meet goals
These numbers come after Rivian announced last month that it will begin production of its R2 vehicles at the Normal facility in 2026. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File)By WMBD-TVNORMAL – Rivian announc...
Apr 03, 2024
Pizza Payaa owner has top ten win in international pizza contest
The pizza he made was the "Honey Badger," which is one of the top-selling pizza's at Pizza Payaa. (Photo courtesy of Adam Elpayaa)By WMBD-TVBLOOMINGTON – A local pizza maker raked high in the In...
Apr 03, 2024
Outgoing city manager reflects on time in Bloomington
Bloomington City Manager Tim Gleason. (WJBC file photo)By Neil DoyleBLOOMINGTON – Bloomington City Manager Tim Gleason has made it official and will be leaving his post to become the next city m...
Apr 03, 2024
Normal Fire Department to have paramedic-level care in all front line engines
Normal Fire Department has a front-line paramedic engine and a paramedic ambulance at each of its three fire stations. (Facebook/Normal Fire Department)By WMBD-TVNORMAL – Paramedic-level emergen...
Apr 03, 2024
