Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
Parking ticket amnesty proposal never makes it to a vote in Bloomington
Under the proposal, the city would have accepted a partial payment on the unpaid tickets and then donated a portion to the Back 2 School Alliance, which gives backpacks and school supplies to kids tha...
Jul 12, 2022
According to a report, Rivian is on the verge of laying off workers
The plant is located at 100 Rivian Motorway. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Blake HaasNORMAL – According to a report from Bloomberg, Rivian Automotive is on the verge of laying off hundreds of w...
Jul 11, 2022
Little libraries burned to ground across Bloomington-Normal
There are over 40 little libraries throughout Bloomington-Normal, with a few being burned down over the past week. (Pixabay)By Jake FogalBLOOMINGTON – A recent uptick in book boxes being set on ...
Jul 11, 2022
Gasoline prices in Illinois down 45 cents over last month
The cheapest station in the state is $4.09, while the most expensive is $6.79 a gallon. (Flickr)By Jake FogalBLOOMINGTON – Illinois gas prices have dropped 16 cents per gallon in the past week, ...
Jul 11, 2022
Local gun raffle sparks tension between McLean County political parties
The raffle is part of McLean County Republicans Day Friday, July 22 at 6:30 p.m. at The Corn Crib in Normal. (HOI ABC)By HOI ABCMCLEAN COUNTY – McLean County Republicans are planning a party at ...
Jul 11, 2022
ISP director discusses the state’s red flag laws
Illinois State Police Director Brendan Kelly. (WJBC file photo)By IIS RadioSPRINGFIELD – The director of Illinois State Police is discussing current red flag laws.ISP director Brendan Kelly says...
Jul 07, 2022
Rivian automotive on track to build 25K vehicles in 2022
The Normal-based manufacturer made the announcement on Wednesday. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File photo) By Blake HaasNORMAL – Electric-vehicle manufacturer Rivian Automotive (RIVN) is on track to bu...
Jul 06, 2022
American Idol winner Maddie Poppe joining Leah Marlene for Corn Crib concert
Marlene announced via her Facebook Tuesday that former American Idol winner Maddie Poppe will join the event.(Leah Marlene/Facebook)By Jake FogalBLOOMINGTON – Later this summer, American Idol fi...
Jul 06, 2022
Tazewell deputy receives national recognition for keeping teen drivers safe on the road
Tazewell County Sheriff’s Deputy John Shallenberger. (Photo courtesy Heart of Illinois ABC)By HOI ABCTAZEWELL COUNTY – Tazewell County Sheriff's Deputy John Shallenberger has received a na...
Jul 06, 2022
Highland Park resident: “I heard popping…and saw people scattering”
A Highland Park shooter walks on a sidewalk after the shooting. (Photo courtesy: CBS/Facebook) By Blake HaasHIGHLAND PARK, IL. – A day after a shooting left six dead and 30 injured in Highland P...
Jul 05, 2022
