Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
WJBC gets a look inside Rivian and the R1T pickup truck
WJBC’s first look at the Rivian R1T pickup and a tour of the manufacturing plant in Normal. (Scott Miller/WJBC)By WJBC StaffNORMAL – As customer vehicles start to roll off the production l...
Sep 28, 2021
Illinois gas prices down six cents over the week
According to GasBuddy price reports, gas in Illinois is almost three cents lower than a month ago but still a dollar more expensive compared to this time last year. (WJBC file photo) By Neil DoyleBLOO...
Sep 27, 2021
Decades-old McLean County murder case to be featured on true crime series
Bart McNeil. (Photo courtesy Illinois Department of Corrections) By HOI ABCBLOOMINGTON – A decades-old McLean County murder case is now receiving national attention as it is set to premier on a ...
Sep 27, 2021
Jelani Day’s mother speaks out about the search process
Carmen Bolden Day shared shared what she endured during the search for her son. (Photo courtesy: HOI/ABC) By Heart of Illinois ABC BLOOMINGTON – After the LaSalle County coroner confirmed the bo...
Sep 25, 2021
Bloomington council to consider 2.5% pay raise for city manager
Bloomington City Manager Tim Gleason. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Heart of Illinois ABC BLOOMINGTON – Bloomington's city manager continues to get glowing reviews from elected leaders, who are...
Sep 25, 2021
Wrongful death suit against Bloomington nursing home to be tried locally instead of federal court
Eleven residents of Bloomington Rehabilitation and Health Care Center died during a COVID outbreak early in the pandemic. (Photo courtesy Heart of Illinois ABC) By HOI ABCBLOOMINGTON – Relatives...
Sep 23, 2021
One Bloomington High School student expelled following brawl that left officer hospitalized
The hearings will continue on Thursday. (Photo courtesy: HOI/ABC)By Heart of Illinois ABCBLOOMINGTON – Following the brawl at Bloomington High School last Monday that sent a school resource offi...
Sep 22, 2021
Wisconsin man involved in U.S. 51 standoff in Macon County post bond
According to court records, Thurman is facing a variety of charges. (Photo courtesy: DeWitt County Sheriff’s Office/Facebook)By Blake HaasCLINTON – A Wisconsin man involved in a standoff o...
Sep 22, 2021
IDNR, DeWitt Sheriff’s Office recover body from Clinton Lake
The DeWitt County Sheriff’s Office responded to Clinton Lake for reports of a floating body on Tuesday. (Facebook/DeWitt Sheriff)By Blake HaasCLINTON – The body of an older Clinton man was...
Sep 22, 2021
Sen. Durbin: Infrastructure bill will pass “within a matter of days maybe weeks” as gov. shutdown looms
U.S. Dick Durbin. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File)By Blake HaasBLOOMINGTON – President Biden is holding meetings with key lawmakers on infrastructure talks in what Illinois” Senior Senator says...
Sep 22, 2021
