Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
McLean County Board panel seeks to resolve Treasurer-Auditor power struggle
McLean County Treasurer Rebecca McNeil addresses the McLean County Board’s Finance Committee on October 2. (File photo by Howard Packowitz/WJBC) By Howard PackowitzBLOOMINGTON – The M...
Oct 14, 2019
Rivian thanks community for support by showing off what will be built here
Rivian’s R1S SUV on display Sunday at Uptown Circle in Normal (Photo by Howard Packowitz/WJBC) By Howard PackowitzNORMAL – Rivian Automotive’s display of its soon-to-be produced...
Oct 13, 2019
More information comes out about investigation into Sen. Martin Sandoval
Sandoval Friday resigned as chair of the committee, though he remains a member. (Photo courtesy: Illinois Government) By Dave Dahl SPRINGFIELD – More information's coming out about why the feds ...
Oct 11, 2019
State officials urge drivers to watch out for deer during mating season
The Illinois State Police advises drivers to pull off to the shoulder and turn on the vehicle’s hazard lights if they hit a deer. (Photo courtesy State Farm) By Illinois Radio Network SPRINGFIEL...
Oct 11, 2019
Illinois farmers expected to pull less crop from fields this year
Illinois' farmers are hitting the fields and a federal estimate predicts they'll be harvesting less than last year. (Photo Flickr/2sirius) By Illinois Radio Network SPRINGFIELD – As the fight fo...
Oct 11, 2019
Illinois lawmakers expected to take up vape flavor ban later this month
Friday the FDA's consumer alert said no one should use vaping products containing THC. (Photo courtesy: Pixabay) By Illinois Radio Network SPRINGFIELD – The American Lung Association of Illinois...
Oct 11, 2019
Gov. Pritzker recommending suburban and downstate police and fire pensions to consolidate
Lawmakers are back for the fall veto session Oct. 28. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Dave Dahl SPRINGFIELD – Economies of scale. Pooling resources. Eliminating redundancy. A governor's task forc...
Oct 11, 2019
State Farm’s Downtown Bloomington building sold
State Farm said the sale was finalized Thursday afternoon. (WJBC file photo) By Neil Doyle BLOOMINGTON – State Farm has announced the sale of its Downtown Bloomington building has been fi...
Oct 11, 2019
Historic Tax Credit could see expansion
Historic buildings could see more fix ups (WJBC File Photo) By Dave Dahl SPRINGFIELD– Historic preservation is a big deal in central Illinois, and it could get bigger. U.S. Rep. Darin LaHood (R-...
Oct 11, 2019
Two local men arrested for weapons, vehicle burglary
Both men are being held in the McLean County jail. (WJBC file photo) By Neil DoyleNORMAL – Police have arrested two local men for gun possession and vehicle burglaries in Normal.Kajuan Hops...
Oct 10, 2019
