Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
Rauner to skip Trump inauguration
Donald Trump will be sworn in as the 45th U.S. President on Jan. 20. (Photo by Gage Skidmore/flickr) By RFD Radio SPRINGFIELD – He almost never mentions him by name and now he won't be attending...
Jan 06, 2017
Toby Keith to perform at Corn Crib
Toby Keith is scheduled to perform at Corn Crib in Normal on June 29. (Photo courtesy Show Dog Records) By WJBC Staff NORMAL – The Normal CornBelters have announced country music star Toby Keith...
Jan 06, 2017
Arkansas man arrested after shooting in eastern Illinois
Illinois State Police arrested a man following a Tuesday shooting in Gilman. (Photo by Arvell Dorsey Jr./flickr) By Eric Stock GILMAN – Illinois State Police said an Arkansas man has been arrest...
Jan 06, 2017
Normal planners back zoning change for White Oak Brewery to sell onsite
White Oak Brewery is looking to sell its products on-site with a zoning amendment. (Photo by Patrick Baron/WJBC) By Patrick Baron NORMAL – Normal’s Planning Commission recommended a zoning...
Jan 06, 2017
Rivian completes former Mitsubishi plant purchase
Rivian CEO R.J. Scaringe (right). (Adam Studzinski/WJBC) By Adam Studzinski NORMAL – Rivian Automotive has officially purchased the former Mitsubishi Motors plant in Normal. The company had anno...
Jan 05, 2017
New union deal makes 19 total for governor, AFSCME still holding out
The governor recently signed a deal with conservation police. (Photo courtesy Facebook/Bruce Rauner) By Illinois Radio Network SPRINGFIELD – Another union has a new contract with the Rauner admi...
Jan 05, 2017
State Sen. Althoff says number of new Illinois laws better than the 8,000 proposed
(WJBC file photo) By Illinois Radio Network SPRINGFIELD – Illinois plans to add 200 new laws in the new year, but one lawmaker says that’s better than 8,000. Illinois state representatives...
Jan 05, 2017
Eastland Mall: Macy’s closing ‘excellent opportunity’
The store inside Eastland Mall will close by summer. (Flickr/Mike Mozart)By Adam StudzinskiBLOOMINGTON – Eastland Mall manager CBL is calling the future closure of Macy’s an “excelle...
Jan 05, 2017
Connect Transit bus catches fire at CIRA
A Connect Transit bus caught fire outside Central Illinois Regional Airport on Wednesday. (Photo courtesy Facebook/Bloomington Fire Department) By Patrick Baron BLOOMINGTON – A Connect Transit b...
Jan 04, 2017
Incoming lawmaker says Michael Madigan has spent enough time in Springfield
State Rep. Tony McCombie agrees with her predecessor, Mike Smiddy, that Speaker Madigan has “outlived his usefulness”. (Photo courtesy Facebook/Tony McCombie) By Illinois Radio Network SPR...
Jan 04, 2017
