Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
Lawsuit against Bloomington ‘very likely’ after city refuses to pay flood victims
Attorney William Mahrt said he represents 11 homeowners so far asking for a total of about $330,000 in claims. (Photo courtesy HOI ABC) By HOI ABCBLOOMINGTON – The lawyer for several Bloomington...
Oct 06, 2021
Memorial service for Jelani Day at ISU
The Multicultural Center is collecting cards and condolences for Jelani's family until noon on October 7. All gifts will be presented to the family upon their arrival. (Photos courtesy Illinois State ...
Oct 06, 2021
LCHD: Second bird tests positive for West Nile Virus
To date, there are 43 counties in Illinois with West Nile activity. (WJBC file photo)By Neil DoylePONTIAC – Livingston County health officials say a second bird has tested positive for West Nile...
Oct 06, 2021
Man goes to prison as authorities track gun he carried from McLean County theft to Peoria shooting
As a federal prisoner, Foster must serve at least 85% of his sentence before he qualifies for good time credit. (Photo courtesy: Flickr/File) By Heart of Illinois ABC BLOOMINGTON – During a fede...
Oct 02, 2021
The recent flash index shows Illinois’ economy improving over the past month
Fred Giertz, an economics professor at the University of Illinois, says the state's economic performance was pretty good over the last month, as measured by his Flash index. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File...
Oct 02, 2021
U of I political scientist says congressional map-making will favor Democrats
Brian Gaines, a University of Illinois political science professor who is also part of the university's Institute of Government and Public Affairs, says you can bet Illinois' supermajority Democrats w...
Oct 02, 2021
Rivian has almost 50K preorders, reports 2020 net loss of $1 billion
The factory in Normal currently has an annual production capacity of 150,000 vehicles, according to Rivian. (Photo courtesy: Blake Haas/WJBC) By Heart of Illinois ABC NORMAL – Rivian, now produc...
Oct 02, 2021
Flags at UIS mark International Wrongful Conviction Day
The Illinois Innocence Project – based at University of Illinois Springfield – is marking International Wrongful Conviction Day. (Photo courtesy: Dave Dahl/WJBC) By Dave Dahl SPRNGIELD ...
Oct 01, 2021
Bloomington Police launching an investigation into Thursday night shooting
Anyone with information is encouraged to contact Bloomington Police. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Blake HaasBLOOMINGTON – Bloomington Police are probing a shooting incident late Thursday night...
Oct 01, 2021
Tailgate N’ Tallboys coming to Bloomington
Tickets will go on sale Monday, October 11 at TailgateNTallboys.com. Festival artist announcements will start on October 18. (Photo courtesy of Tailgate N' Tallboys)By Neil DoyleBLOOMINGTON – Ta...
Oct 01, 2021
