Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
Rivian CEO sees electric vehicle production in 2020 with some self-driving capability
Rivian CEO R.J. Scaringe (Photo from Rivian Automotive website) By Howard Packowitz The head of Rivian Automotive said the electric vehicle manufacturer is on track toward producing a five passenger t...
Mar 03, 2018
Normal Police remember canine partner Gunner like a member of the family
The late Normal Police dog Gunner, seen here with his handler, Officer Shane Bachman. Gunner died Friday morning after suffering from arthritis and other ailments.(Normal Police Department photo) By H...
Mar 02, 2018
Proposed contract for Normal’s Reece at $185,000
Pamela Reece has worked for the Town of Normal since 1991. (Photo courtesy Town of Normal) By Howard Packowitz The first woman to hold the title of city manager in Normal will make $185,000 a y...
Mar 02, 2018
Amid renovations, Westminster preps next project phase
Westminster CEO Barbara Nathan expects the renovations and expansions to take several years to complete. (Photo courtesy Facebook/Westminster Village) By Patrick Baron BLOOMINGTON – The culminat...
Mar 02, 2018
LaHood: U.S. should remain in NAFTA
U.S. Rep. Darin LaHood said farmers are benefitting from the North American Free Trade Agreement. (Photo courtesy Facebook/Darin LaHood) By RFD Radio Network PEORIA – U.S. Rep. Darin LaHood gets...
Mar 02, 2018
Better Business Bureau warns of scam that threatens violence
The Better Business Bureau suggests reporting scams threatening violence to local police. (Logo courtesy Facebook/Better Business Bureau)By RFD Radio NetworkThe Better Business Bureau is giving a head...
Mar 02, 2018
Stoneman Douglas alum visits Bloomington for NCAA tournament
Sarah Cooper graduated from Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in 2014. (Photo courtesy DePauw University)By Crystal DonaldsonBLOOMINGTON – The effects of the Parkland, Florida school shooting...
Mar 02, 2018
Unit 5 president can’t rule out higher taxes for school safety
Unit 5 School Board President Jim Hayek warns the board might have to cut programs or perhaps raise taxes to hire mental health professionals as part of increased school safety measures.(Photo b...
Mar 02, 2018
Illinois lawmakers OK several gun control bills
State Rep. Michelle Mussman said the public is demanding Illinois lawmakers do something about gun violence. (Photo courtesy ilga.gov) By Illinois Radio Network SPRINGFIELD – Illinois lawmakers ...
Mar 01, 2018
Unit 5 hires Fincham to lead Normal West football despite diversity pleas
Community activist and former Unit 5 Citizens Advisory Council President David Cobb speaks to the Unit 5 School Board Wednesday night in opposition to the hiring of Nathan Fincham as Normal West head ...
Mar 01, 2018
