Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
Rivian sees share price up to $62 for imminent IPO
Amazon and Ford are among Rivian's biggest investors as the company started producing pickup trucks at its plant in Normal. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Heart of Illinois ABC NORMAL – It will ...
Nov 03, 2021
David Davis Mansion holding ‘Christmas in a barn’ sale to raise funds for the mansion
In other business, the mansion is holding “Christmas at the mansion” on Dec. 11 from 2 p.m. until 7 p.m. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Blake HaasBLOOMINGTON – For the first time, th...
Nov 03, 2021
Oil prices are on the rise, leading to higher prices at the pump
Chris Ruedi is a Financial Advisor with Savant Wealth Management. (Photo courtesy: Savant Wealth Management)By Blake HaasBLOOMINGTON – According to a local financial advisor, oil prices are risi...
Nov 03, 2021
Miller Park Zoo launching new pollinator garden
Miller Park Zoo Superintendent Jay Tetzloff spoke with WJBC’s Scott Miller. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Blake HaasBLOOMINGTON – Miller Park Zoo is launching a new conservation project t...
Nov 03, 2021
Bloomington Election Commission names new executive director
Suzanne Fahnestock will replace Tim Mitchell who left the Bloomington Election Commission in May of 2021. (Facebook/Bloomington Election Commission)By Neil DoyleBLOOMINGTON – The election commis...
Nov 03, 2021
Rivian sees share price up to $62 for imminent IPO
Amazon and Ford are among Rivian's biggest investors as the company started producing pickup trucks at its plant in Normal. (WJBC file photo)By HOI ABCNORMAL – It will cost the public between $5...
Nov 03, 2021
Cadets of Lincoln’s Challenge Academy walk across the stage
90 cadets from around the state received their diplomas. (Photo courtesy: Heart of Illinois ABC) By Heart of Illinois ABC NORMAL – An education program based in Illinois works to put teens on th...
Nov 01, 2021
Local nonprofit looking to collect toys for over 5,000 children in McLean county
Registration to receive toys can be made by email at bloomington.il@toysfortots.org or by phone at 309-829-9476. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File)By Blake HaasBLOOMINGTON – The holiday season is right...
Nov 01, 2021
Bloomington Police: Bucket with over 380 grams of cannabis left on city southwest side
Anyone with information is encouraged to contact Bloomington Police. (Photo courtesy: Flickr/File) By Blake HaasBLOOMINGTON – Bloomington Police need the public’s help in locating a person...
Nov 01, 2021
Illinois gas prices slightly down over the week
GasBuddy price reports show the cheapest station in the state is $3.19 while the most expensive is $3.99. (WJBC file photo)By Neil DoyleBLOOMINGTON – Gas prices in the state dropped about a penn...
Nov 01, 2021
