Category Archives: Local News
18-year-old man injured after shooting in Normal
Normal Police say the shooting is still under investigation. (WJBC file photo)By 25 NewsNORMAL – Normal Police say an 18-year-old man was injured after being shot when he left a party at an apar...
Aug 08, 2022
Inflation impacting local non-profits bottom line
Mike Hoffman with the Midwest Food Bank spoke with WJBC’s Blake Haas (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Blake HaasBLOOMINGTON – Inflation is not only impacting the average American, but itR...
Aug 04, 2022
Manufacturers of Illinois say things are trending up
Illinois Manufacturers' Association president Mark Denzler. (WJBC file photo)By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – "Manufacturing Matters" is the name of a tour the Illinois Manufacturers' Association is on...
Aug 04, 2022
91st annual McLean County Fair kicked off Wednesday
The fair runs through Sunday. More information can be found at mcleancountyfair.org. (WJBC file photo)By 25 News and WJBC StaffBLOOMINGTON – The 91st Annual McLean County Fair got underway Wedne...
Aug 04, 2022
Midwest Food Bank sending disaster relief to flood victims in Kentucky
Family food boxes are enough shelf-stable food to feed a family of four for four to five days. (Photo courtesy: Midwest Food Bank) By Blake HaasBLOOMINGTON – Amid eight inches of rainfall in eas...
Aug 03, 2022
Former exotic dancer sues Woodford County strip club for back pay
Kappa is located north of the Twin-Cities, near the Woodford-McLean County line. (WJBC file photo) By 25 NewsKAPPA – A former exotic dancer at a Woodford County strip club is suing the business ...
Aug 03, 2022
Local piano teacher sentenced to life in prison after final sex assault trial
Aaron Parlier, center, a former Bloomington piano teacher charged with 38 sex crimes, arrives for his bench trial in McLean County Court, Monday, Oct. 18, 2021. (Photo courtesy Pantagraph/Pool)By 25 N...
Aug 02, 2022
Weather this past week was fine for farming in Illinois
Weather this past week was fine for farming in Illinois. (WJBC file photo)By USDASPRINGFIELD – There were 5.4 days suitable for field work during the week ending July 31, 2022. Statewide, the av...
Aug 02, 2022
Phase one of renovations at Bloomington Public Library begin
The construction is set to be completed in three separate phases. (Photo Courtesy of the City of Bloomington)By HOI ABCBLOOMINGTON (Heart of Illinois ABC) – Renovations to the Bloomington Public...
Jul 29, 2022
Local Commodity broker: Commodity market ‘on a roller coaster ride’ amid record inflation
Curt Kimmel from AgMarket.net, formerly known as Bates Commodities, spoke with WJBC’s Blake Haas. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Blake HaasBLOOMINGTON – Amid a war in Ukraine, commodity pr...
Jul 28, 2022
