By 25 News NORMAL – Third quarter production numbers released by Rivian Automotive show an increase in both production and delivered vehicles compared to the company’s second quarter. Rivian says its Normal manufacturing facility produced 7,363 vehicles and delivered 6,584 – compared to 4,401 vehicles produced and 4,467 delivered last quarter and 2,553 vehicles produced in…… MORE
Dr. Moy: Breast cancer awareness month is more than just pink ribbons
October is breast cancer awareness month, and one of the nation’s leading mammogram doctors wants the public to know it’s more than just pink ribbons.… MORE
Heyworth man already in prison facing new charges in McLean County
A Heyworth man already in prison for multiple felony convictions is facing new charges for a robbery months ago in McLean County.… MORE
Illinois’ two major cash crops continue the harvest
By USDA SPRINGFIELD – There were 7.0 days suitable for field work during the week ending October 2, 2022. Statewide, the average temperature was 55.3 degrees, 6.6 degrees below normal. Precipitation averaged 0.01 inches, 0.64 inches below normal. Topsoil moisture supply was rated 11 percent very short, 38 percent short, and 51 percent adequate. Subsoil…… MORE
Frerichs brings attention to the ABLE program
By Dave Dahl SPRINGFIELD – The state treasurer is calling attention to a savings program for disabled workers. Mike Frerichs, visiting Hope Vocational Academy in Springfield, told the story of a young woman with Down’s syndrome who worked for a law firm, delivering mail to the lawyers. “She would do it with a smile on…… MORE
Suspect arrested, charged in connection with Pub II crash
By 25 News NORMAL – Normal Police say a man has been arrested and charged in connection with a crash that injured two Illinois State University students September 15. Police say Aidan McCain, 20, was driving northbound on Linden Street “at an extremely high rate of speed” and lost control of the vehicle. The vehicle then left…… MORE
Bloomington names new director of arts and entertainment
By Neil Doyle BLOOMINGTON – A current city employee will be the next executive director of Bloomington’s two marquee entertainment venues. Anthony Nelson has been selected for the job and will oversee the Bloomington Center for the Performing Arts and the arena in downtown Bloomington, according to a city news release Monday. “We are going…… MORE
Normal man facing multiple weapon charges from weekend shooting
A 29-year-old Normal man is facing multiple weapon charges after a shooting over the weekend.… MORE
Harvest season is underway, ag. industry warning drivers to share the roads
Harvest season is full force in McLean County, and large machinery is hitting the roadways.… MORE
ISU administrator dies after being struck by bicycle
By WJBC Staff NORMAL – An administrator at Illinois State University died Friday morning after being struck by a bicycle last week. 49-year-old Adam Peck, an Assistant Vice President for Student Affairs at ISU, was the pedestrian hit by the bicycle last Monday around 5:30 p.m. The crash happened on the ISU campus near South…… MORE
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Labor Day – Expanding voting rights for all
By Mike Matejka Because of COVID, there is no Labor Day Parade this year. It’s always a great event for our everyday workers to march proudly down the street and enjoys the festive crowd. If there had been a parade, this year’s Labor Day theme was to be “150 years of struggle: your right to vote.” …
Is federal mobilization the answer?
By Mike Matejka As President Donald Trump threatens to send federal marshals into Chicago, over the objections of Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker, recall another Illinois Governor who protested the incursion of armed federal personnel into the city. Those federal troops, rather than calming, escalated the situation, leading to deaths and violence. Illinois poet Vachel Lindsay…
In these troubled times, to my fellow white Americans
By Mike Matejka Our nation is at a unique watershed in human relations. African-Americans have been killed too many times in the past before George Floyd, but the response to this man’s death is international and all-encompassing. I was a grade-schooler during the Civil Rights 1960s. I watched Birmingham demonstrators hosed and the Selma – Montgomery…
Workers’ Memorial Day – Remember those whose job took their life
Looking around our community, when we say employer, most will respond to State Farm, Country, or Illinois State University. We too often forget those who are building our roads, serving our food, or our public employees. COVID-19 has made us more aware of the risk. Going to work every day for some people means…