Category Archives: Local News
Woodford County man charged with sexually abusing teen
The charge is a Class 2 felony, carrying a possible prison sentence of between three and seven-years. (Photo courtesy: Flickr)By 25 NewsWOODFORD COUNTY – A Woodford County man is charged in a se...
Feb 27, 2023
El Paso mother seeks justice after school bus driver grabs her son
Unit11 school district says the bus driver was disciplined for what she did, but the board's policy does not allow that to be made public. (WJBC file photo)By 25 NewsEL PASO – A mother in the El...
Feb 24, 2023
McLean County man heads to prison for trying to produce child pornography at his home
Curtis Cleary, 40, of Chenoa. (Photo McLean County Sheriff’s Office)By 25 NewsBLOOMINGTON – A Chenoa man has pleaded guilty to a felony charge for videotaping two young teenagers using a b...
Feb 24, 2023
Illinois gaming now a multi-billion dollar industry
Illinois gambling is reaching record numbers. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By WJBC StaffSPRINGFIELD – What was once just a couple of riverboats, Illinois gaming is now a multi-billion dollar indu...
Feb 23, 2023
Bloomington woman given 14-years in prison for sexually abusing a teenager
Amanda Peterson, 43, sentenced to 14-years in prison for sexually abusing a teenager. (McLean County Sheriff’s Office)By 25 NewsBLOOMINGTON – A McLean County judge has sentenced a Blooming...
Feb 23, 2023
Trustees boost tuition and fees at Heartland Community College
A student taking a 12-hour course load will pay an extra $96 per semester, raising the total cost to $2,184 for the semester. (WJBC file photo)By 25 NewsNORMAL – Starting this summer, students a...
Feb 22, 2023
McLean County Sheriff’s Office asking for public’s help to identify vehicle linked to homicide investigation
Investigators said they're trying to find a black 2015 Lincoln MKZ sedan that is linked to the homicide investigation. License plate number DP94861. (Facebook/McLean County Sheriff’s Office)By N...
Feb 22, 2023
Bloomington’s Salvation Army misses bell ringing campaign goal by small margin
The Salvation Army of Bloomington also had several days of severe weather causing bell ringer cancellations. (Scott Miller)By Jake FogalBLOOMINGTON – The Salvation Army of Bloomington fell short...
Feb 21, 2023
Plans unveiled for latest Uptown redevelopment in Normal
The plans include all electric buildings, residential and shopping. It would also relocate the city hall annex and Normal Police Department. (Photo Town of Normal)By 25 NewsNORMAL – The newest p...
Feb 21, 2023
Skate ‘N’ Place will officially close doors in April
Skate ‘N’ Place located at 1704 South Morris Avenue in Bloomington. (Photo Google Earth)By AJ HarrisBLOOMINGTON – The building is sold, and now the Skate ‘N’ Place in Blo...
Feb 21, 2023
