Category Archives: Local News
Man expected to survive after being shot early Monday morning in Bloomington
Police report the investigation is ongoing. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Blake Haas BLOOMINGTON - A man is in a twin-cities hospital after being shot early Monday morning. Arou...
Aug 29, 2022
Local high school teacher and coach thinks he can bridge political divide
Normal resident Jay "Ryan" Lawler, a Democrat, was appointed to fill the vacant District 4 county board seat, but will hold the office only about three months until after the November election. (Photo...
Aug 29, 2022
MCHD reports first case of monkeypox virus
Monkeypox symptoms usually start within three weeks of exposure to the virus. (WJBC file photo)By Neil DoyleBLOOMINGTON – The first case of the monkeypox virus has been confirmed in McLean Count...
Aug 29, 2022
Normal West Wildcats dismantle Champaign Central in week one of high school football
Week 1 of High School Football is back on WJBC as Normal West defeated Champaign Central 42-0. (Photo Courtesy of Blake Haas)By Jake FogalBLOOMINGTON-The High School Football Extravaganza on WJBC, spo...
Aug 26, 2022
Illinois Secretary of State tests positive for COVID-19
A news release said White has mild symptoms, is in quarantine, and working from home. (Facebook/Jesse White)By 25 NewsSPRINGFIELD – Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White, who's 88, tested posi...
Aug 26, 2022
Clinton woman missing; police asking for help
Anyone with information is encouraged to contact Clinton Police. (Photo courtesy: Clinton Police/Facebook) By Blake HaasCLINTON – The Clinton Police Department is asking for the public’s h...
Aug 23, 2022
Bloomington Council approves contract with city government’s largest workers’ union, deal to cost city almost $800K over 3 years
The contract covers employees in Public Works, Parks and Recreation, and other departments. (Photo courtesy 25 News)By 25 NewsBLOOMINGTON – The Bloomington City Council Monday night unanimously ...
Aug 23, 2022
Weekly USDA crop report
Corn dough reached 80 percent, compared to the 5-year average of 85 percent. (WJBC File Photo)By USDASPRINGFIELD – There were 5.7 days suitable for field work during the week ending August 21, 2...
Aug 23, 2022
Divided city council agrees to pay $750K for Downtown Bloomington ‘Streetscape’ plan
The McLean County Chamber of Commerce, The Bloomington-Normal Economic Development Council and Mayor Mboka Mwilambwe all supported the expenditure. (Facebook/Downtown Bloomington IL)By 25 NewsBLOOMING...
Aug 23, 2022
Illinois gas prices stay steady in latest fuel report
The cheapest station in Illinois was priced at $3.49 a gallon, while the most expensive was $5.89 a gallon. (WJBC File Photo)By Jake FogalBLOOMINGTON – Gas prices fell just a penny across the st...
Aug 22, 2022
