Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
Bill meant to bolster abortion rights in Illinois passes in House
With Illinois being the most abortion-friendly state in the Midwest, lawmakers are working on ways to protect those coming here from other states. (WJBC file photo)By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – A bi...
Jan 06, 2023
Illinois House passes assault weapons ban
Gov. JB Pritzker and House Speaker Chris Welch (D-Hillside). (Dave Dahl/WJBC)By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – The Illinois legislature is partway through its big goal of the 2023 lame duck session: ban...
Jan 06, 2023
Lexington Police investigating several business burglaries
Anyone with information is encouraged to contact Lexington Police or the McLean County Sheriff’s Office. (WJBC file photo)By Neil DoyleLEXINGTON – Authorities in Lexington are working with...
Jan 05, 2023
Not much time left for state lawmakers to consider an assault weapons ban
After today, the General Assembly is scheduled to meet tomorrow, Saturday, and Tuesday. The new General Assembly is sworn in Wednesday. (WJBC file photo)By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – Whether the Ill...
Jan 05, 2023
Rivian misses 2022 production goal
Rivian was 663 vehicles short of achieving its goal, making 24,337 vehicles in 2022, the company said in a news release. (Scott Miller/WJBC)By 25 NewsNORMAL – Rivian Automotive fell short of its...
Jan 05, 2023
Heartland Community College names new Dean of Adult Education
Khrystyna Sanborn is serving in the new role. (Photo courtesy: Heartland Community College) By Blake HaasNORMAL – Heartland Community College is naming a new Dean of Adult Education.The college ...
Jan 04, 2023
Text to 9-1-1 comes to Tazewell County
Anyone needing to contact the dispatch center is asked to talk if possible. (Photo courtesy: Flickr/File) By 25 News TAZEWELL COUNTY – People in Tazewell County now have the option of sending a ...
Jan 04, 2023
Washington State University professor reacts to the murder of four students 12 miles from campus
Matt Loveless, a Assistant Professor at Washington State University visited the afternoon show. (Photo courtesy: Matt Loveless/Twitter)By Blake HaasBLOOMINGTON – A 28-year-old Pennsylvania man i...
Jan 03, 2023
1 person injured as fog causes McLean County crash
The crash remains under investigation. (Photo courtesy: Flickr/File) By 25 News BLOOMINGTON – Poor visibility due to fog led to a single-vehicle crash Monday morning in eastern McLean County tha...
Jan 02, 2023
Illinois Attorney General taking some online sellers to court
Attorney General Kwame Raoul. (Photo courtesy: Dave Dahl/WJBC) By Dave Dahl SPRINGFIELD – If we're talking about fake product reviews, the Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul says, "Zero Stars...
Jan 02, 2023 Illinois Attorney General Raoul. (Photo courtesy: File)
