Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
Connect Transit suspending fares for Earth Day
Connect Transit says the move is to encourage everyone to “try transit” and enjoy the events happening in the Twin-Cities for Earth Day. (WJBC file photo)By WMBD-TVNORMAL – Connect T...
Apr 20, 2023
Next mayor of Chicago addresses Illinois House and Senate
Chicago mayor-elect Brandon Johnson was invited Wednesday to speak to a joint session of the General Assembly. (Dave Dahl/WJBC)By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – The Illinois House and Senate Wednesday w...
Apr 20, 2023
Peoria Civic Center will have Pat Benatar and Neil Giraldo in concert this August
The pair will perform on Aug. 15. (Facebook/Peoria Civic Center)By WMBD-TVPEORIA – Hard rockers Pat Benatar and Neil Giraldo will perform at the Peoria Civic Center later this summer, the facili...
Apr 19, 2023
McLean County Coroner identifies crash victim
The crash remains under investigation by the McLean County Coroner's Office and the Illinois State Police. (WJBC file photo)By WMBD-TVMCLEAN COUNTY – McLean County Coroner Dr. Kathy Yoder identi...
Apr 19, 2023
Normal Town Council green lights plans for Rivian solar panels and parking lot
The solar panels will be installed on 15 acres of land east of Rivian’s test track. (WJBC File Photo)By Jake FogalNORMAL – Solar Panel and Parking Lot plans at Rivian Automotive were unani...
Apr 18, 2023
Bloomington police was ‘justified’ when they shot a person in late March, prosecutor said
In a news release, the McLean County State's Attorney's Office and Bloomington Police released an initial report regarding the March 30 shooting at the Turnberry Square Apartments. (Photo courtesy WMB...
Apr 13, 2023
Ameren adding Rivian trucks to its fleet
It's the Twin Cities-based electric vehicle manufacturer's largest fleet delivery in central Illinois to date. (Photo courtesy WMBD-TV)By WMBD-TVPEORIA – Rivian delivered eight of 10 new electri...
Apr 13, 2023
Easterseals Camp makes sure campers feel included
Easterseals will hold its run, walk and rally Saturday in East Peoria and Bloomington. (Photo courtesy Facebook/Easterseals Central Illinois)By WMBD-TVHUDSON – Timber Pointe outdoor center in Hu...
Apr 12, 2023
Unit 5 School Board holds special meeting to reverse budget cuts
The next regular school board meeting is April 26. (WJBC file photo)By WMBD-TVNORMAL – At a special meeting on Tuesday, the Unit 5 School Board voted to reinstate the reductions that were approv...
Apr 12, 2023
Drones and Starbucks coming to Bloomington
The city council met Monday night at the Government Center in Downtown Bloomington. (WJBC file photo)By WMBD-TVBLOOMINGTON – The city of Bloomington is adjusting to the growth in the area.Three ...
Apr 11, 2023
