Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
Illinois Manufacturers’ Association out with 2024 legislative priorities
Illinois Manufacturer Association President and CEO Mark Denzler. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Dave Dahl SPRINGFIELD – Illinois' greatest assets, Mark Denzler says, are its people and its high...
Feb 07, 2024
Annual two-day St. Jude Radiothon kicks off Thursday
To become a Partner-in-Hope, call 1-800-374-4995. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Blake Haas BLOOMINGTON – The annual St. Jude radiothon kicks off Thursday with WJBC and Radio Bloomington to help...
Feb 07, 2024
New bill in Springfield makes mishandling corpse a felony
The new bill stems from a case in in a central Illinois funeral home. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Dave Dahl SPRINGFIELD – The allegations of mishandling dozens of corpses at the Heinz Funeral...
Feb 06, 2024
Normal native Leah Marlene to launch new E.P. on Friday
Normal native Leah Marlene spoke with WJBC’s Scott Miller. (Photo courtesy: Leah Marlene/Facebook) By Blake HaasBLOOMINGTON – A Normal native, formally in the top three on American Idol, i...
Feb 06, 2024
Illinoisans rally for higher wages as lawmakers return to Springfield
Illinoisans rallied outside the state capitol as lawmakers returned to Springfield. (Photo courtesy: Dave Dahl/WJBC) By Dave Dahl SPRINGFIELD – With lawmakers back in Springfield, it's the seaso...
Feb 06, 2024
Aaron Rossi pleads guilty in federal court to fraud and false tax return charges
Nearly two dozen people, either victims or family members, gathered to watch Rossi, who was shackled at his legs. (Photo courtesy: HOI/ABC)By WMBD-TVPEORIA – After months of denials, several civ...
Feb 06, 2024
TikTok scams have become more frequent following the launch of the TikTok Shop
Jessica Tharp with the Better Business Bureau said the younger generation is more likely to fall victim to a social media scam. (WJBC file photo)By WMBD-TVPEORIA – The Better Business Bureau is ...
Feb 06, 2024
Rivian plans to unveil a new cheaper vehicle in March
Rivian plans to announce the new vehicle in March. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Blake Haas NORMAL – Rivian Automotive plans to launch a cheaper electric vehicle in March. In a social media pos...
Feb 05, 2024
Eastview Christian Church announces new lead Pastor
Brandon Grant and his family are moving back to Bloomington-Normal. (Photo courtesy: Eastview Christian Church) By Blake Haas NORMAL – A new season is on the horizon for one of the largest churc...
Feb 05, 2024
Bloomington police reminding drivers to stay sober for big game
Bloomington police plan to beef up enforcement this weekend. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By WMBD BLOOMINGTON – The Super Bowl is fast approaching, and Bloomington police are warning football fan...
Feb 05, 2024
