Category Archives: Local News
Going green is part of State Farm’s ‘good neighbor’ policy
State Farm says it has entered into an agreement with Constellation to buy 103,000 megawatt hours of energy per year, equal to 74,000 metric tons of carbon emissions annually or 16,000 gasoline powere...
Dec 07, 2022
Two families displaced after duplex fire in Bloomington
No injuries were reported and the cause of the fire is still under investigation. (Photo courtesy Bloomington Fire Department)By Neil DoyleBLOOMINGTON – A duplex fire Tuesday afternoon in Bloomi...
Dec 07, 2022
Efforts underway in Normal to throw out election petitions for jobs that don’t exist
Town of Normal’s Electoral Board. (Photo courtesy 25 News)By 25 NewsNORMAL – Two residents of Normal, including an ex-town council member, have formally objected to election petitions for ...
Dec 07, 2022
Rivian signs wind energy deal to power factory in Normal
This is the second project between Rivian and Apex, which is installing a wind turbine at the car plant's test track in northwest Normal. (WJBC file photo)By 25 NewsNORMAL – Rivian Automotive pl...
Dec 07, 2022
Teenager arrested for SUV theft in Stanford
Police Chief Dustin Carter said in a Facebook post that the SUV was stolen October 31. (WJBC file photo) By 25 NewsSTANFORD – Stanford Police have arrested a 17-year-old juvenile suspected of st...
Dec 07, 2022
McLean County Board splits party leadership
All 20 board members were sworn in Monday morning. (Photo courtesy 25 News)By 25 NewsBLOOMINGTON – A split McLean County board will also have split leadership.Board member John McIntyre will ret...
Dec 06, 2022
Fatal car crash Monday afternoon near LeRoy
The crash remains under investigation by the coroner’s office and the McLean County Sheriff’s Office. (WJBC file photo)By Neil DoyleLEROY – Authorities are investigating a deadly car...
Dec 06, 2022
Bloomington Republican announces retirement from Illinois Senate
State Sen. Jason Barickman (R-Bloomington) will be on The Scott Miller Show Tuesday at 7:35 a.m. on WJBC. (WJBC file photo)By WJBC StaffBLOOMINGTON – State Sen. Jason Barickman (R-Bloomington) a...
Dec 05, 2022
Merger set to increase Morton Community Bank’s presence in the Twin Cities
The acquisition will boost Morton Community Bank's total assets to about $5.75 billion, according to a news release. (Flickr)By 25 NewsBLOOMINGTON – Morton Community Bank is acquiring a Springfi...
Dec 02, 2022
Santa’s Station returns to Uptown Normal this weekend
Up until Christmas Eve, Santa will still have open hours from 5 to 7 p.m. on Thursday and Friday nights and from 1 to 4 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday afternoons. (Uptown Normal)By Jake FogalBLOOMINGTON ...
Dec 02, 2022
