Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
Brewer guilty of murder in deaths of wife and son, neighbor
Clifford Brewer put his head in his hands as the verdict was read. (Photo courtesy: 25 News) By 25 NewsPONTIAC – A jury took less than three hours to find Clifford Brewer guilty of all six count...
Aug 16, 2022
Arby’s Foundation donates $10K to the Midwest Food Bank
The Arby’s Foundation is giving out nearly 200 grants across the U.S. (Photo courtesy: Midwest Food Bank/File) By Blake HaasNORMAL – The Arby’s Foundation is donating over $10,000 to...
Aug 16, 2022
Tempers flare over funding for underpass in Uptown Normal
Despite inflation worries, town leaders are still estimating it will cost $24 million to build the underground pathway for bike riders and pedestrians to cross the Union Pacific train tracks. (Photo c...
Aug 16, 2022
Witness confirms plausibility of suspect details in Brewer murder trial
Clifford Brewer (middle) sat during testimony on Monday. (Photo courtesy: 25 News) By 25 NewsPONTIAC – New testimony says a man accused of killing three people may be telling the truth about wha...
Aug 15, 2022
Gov. Pritzker rolls out a new program for seniors at the Illinois State Fair
Gov. Pritzker. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – Gov. Pritzker used Senior Day at the Illinois State Fair Monday to roll out a new program for the most senior Illinoisans.PAC...
Aug 15, 2022
Rivian Automotive post quarterly loss of $1.7B in 2Q earning report
The start-up produces electric vehicles in Normal, IL. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Blake HaasNORMAL – Electric vehicle maker Rivian Automotive (RIVN) reported a quarterly loss of $1.7 billion...
Aug 11, 2022
Rossi pleads not guilty to federal charges
Aaron Rossi appeared in court via video conference on Thursday. (Photo courtesy: 25 News) By 25 News SPRINGFIELD – An accused CEO says he is not guilty of all federal charges he now faces.Aaron ...
Aug 11, 2022
Five Central Illinois firefighters earn ‘stork pin’ for helping deliver a baby
The five firefighters were presented the "Stork Pin." (Photo courtesy: Springfield Fire Department/Facebook) By Dave Dahl SPRINGFIELD – The birth of a baby is exciting, but for two-month-old Cor...
Aug 11, 2022
Local Financial Advisor: Inflation Reduction Act “will probably add to inflation”
Kevin Kingston, a wealth advisor with Savant Wealth management spoke with WJBC’s Blake Haas. (Photo courtesy: Kevin Kingston) By Blake HaasBLOOMINGTON – A $430 billion Inflation Reduction ...
Aug 11, 2022
District 87 buildings enhancing school safety and security protocols
Data was presented by the U.S. Secret Service National Threat Assessment Center. (WJBC File Photo)By Jake FogalBLOOMINGTON – Last week, school leaders and resource officers gathered for a two da...
Aug 11, 2022
