Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
Ameren partnering with Google to offer free thermostats
With winter approaching, Ameren Illinois is offering Google Nest thermostats for free. Typically, the thermostats cost about $129. (Facebook/Google Nest)By WMBD-TVPEORIA – If you've been wanting...
Oct 06, 2023
Durbin: Finalizing budget must be bipartisan
U.S. Sen Dick Durbin (D-IL). (WJBC file photo)By WMBD-TVWASHINGTON – U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin (D-Ill.) expressed hope that future federal budget discussions will be bipartisan, even after the House...
Oct 06, 2023
New “bio hub” coming to Chicago to eradicated diseases
Gov. Pritzker. (Photo courtesy: Dave Dahl/WJBC/File) By Dave Dahl SPRINGFIELD – The Pritzker administration is bragging about a big "get" – a research "biohub" in Chicago that's part of a ...
Oct 05, 2023
Rivian automotive shares sink on Wall Street
Shares of Rivian Automovive (RIVN) sank on Wall Street Thursday afternoon., (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Blake Haas NORMAL – Rivian Automotive (RIVN) shares sunk on Wall Street Thursday aftern...
Oct 05, 2023
Illinois DCFS director resigning at end of year
Marc Smith. (WJBC file photo)By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – Illinois’ Department of Children and Family Services is perhaps the state’s most troubled and beleaguered agency. Now, director...
Oct 05, 2023
Local college rolling out free tuition and fees for qualifying students
University of Illinois-Springfield is shown. (Photo courtesy Facebook/UIS)By Dave Dahl SPRINGFIELD – The Springfield campus of the University of Illinois is rolling out the "Prairie Promise." It...
Oct 04, 2023
McLean County Zoning tables CO2 sequestration drilling impacting Mahomet Aquifer
The Mahomet Aquifer serves approximately 500,000 residents. (Illinois State Water Survey photo)By WMBD-TVMCLEAN COUNTY – The McLean County Zoning Board of Appeals tabled an item impacting the Ma...
Oct 04, 2023
Alleged DUI driver collides with Woodford County Sheriff’s deputy squad car on I-74
Police say no injuries were reported. (WJBC file photo)By WMBD-TVGOODFIELD – A person has been cited by the Illinois State Police for allegedly colliding with a Woodford County Sheriff's deputy ...
Oct 04, 2023
Members of the Illinois Freedom Caucus rally in Manteno
State Rep. Blaine Wilhour (R-Beecher City). (WJBC file photo)By Dave DahlMANTENO – "I've got a feeling that Manteno's not for sale!"With that, State Rep. Chris Miller (R-Oakland) – chair o...
Oct 03, 2023
Bloomington teen receives national recognition from 4-H
Rai is currently a freshman at Harvard College. (Facebook/McLean County U5)By WMBD-TVBLOOMINGTON – Avani Rai was selected as a 4-H Youth in Action Award recipient.She is being recognized for her...
Oct 03, 2023
