Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
Rivian announces 6% workforce reduction, Normal manufacturing jobs not impacted
A breakdown for each business function is not available. (WJBC File Photo)By 25 NewsNORMAL – Rivian has announced a reduction of six percent of its workforce across the company.A Rivian spokespe...
Feb 01, 2023
Bloomington school board member to get treatment in veterans court for repeat DUI
District 87 School Board member Fitzgerald Samedy. (McLean County Jail)By 25 NewsBLOOMINGTON – A Bloomington School District 87 school board member is being given a chance to avoid jail through ...
Feb 01, 2023
Sanders selected to become superintendent of ISBE
The appointment of Tony Sanders, now superintendent at Elgin U-46 schools, is pending Illinois State Board of Education approval. (Facebook/Illinois State Board of Education)By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD &#...
Feb 01, 2023
Unit 5 school board approves potential cuts amid deficit, pending public vote
Public comment lasted more than 90 minutes on Tuesday night at Normal West High School, followed by two hours of further discussion among the board members. (WJBC file photo)By 25 NewsNORMAL – T...
Feb 01, 2023
House Minority Leader: “I’ll keep knocking on the door until they let me in”
House Minority Leader Tony McCombie (R-Savanna). (Photo courtesy: Dave Dahl/WJBC) By Dave Dahl SPRINGFIELD – "I'll keep knocking on the door until they let me in."That's how House Minority Leade...
Jan 31, 2023
UPDATE: No one injured after fire on ‘transit-style’ bus
There are no injuries. The occupant on the bus was the driver. (Facebook/Bloomington Fire Department)By 25 NewsBLOOMINGTON – The Bloomington Fire Department is responding to the Interstate 74/55...
Jan 31, 2023 (Photo courtesy: City of Bloomington Fire/File)
Budget cuts to be discussed at Unit 5 meeting Tuesday
Tuesday's meeting will start at 5:30 p.m. at Normal West High School. (Photo courtesy 25 News)By 25 NewsNORMAL – The Unit 5 school board plans to discuss possible budget cuts during a special me...
Jan 31, 2023
Normal home heavily damaged from fire Sunday morning
No injuries were reported and the cause of the blaze is still under investigation. (Normal Fire Department)By Jake FogalNORMAL – A fire severely damaged a house in the Carriage Hills subdivision...
Jan 29, 2023
Bloomington-Normal NAACP denounces death of Tyre Nichols, officers facing murder charges
The local NAACP chapter issued the statement on Friday. (Photo courtesy: NAACP/Facebook) By 25 News BLOOMINGTON – The Bloomington-Normal NAACP is denouncing the death of Tyre Nichols – an ...
Jan 27, 2023 (Photo courtesy: NAACP)
More voices against the assault weapons ban
State Rep. Adam Niemerg (R-Dieterich). (Dave Dahl/WJBC)By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – A southern Illinois sheriff, who says it’s unconstitutional for him to enforce Illinois’ new assault ...
Jan 27, 2023
