Category Archives: Local News
Corn harvesting nearly complete in Illinois
Corn harvested for grain reached 97 percent, compared to the 5-year average of 95 percent. (WJBC file photo) By USDASPRINGFIELD – There were 5.8 days suitable for field work during the week endi...
Nov 22, 2022
Nationwide arrest warrants issued after Livingston Co. GPS thefts
Anyone with information is encouraged to contact their local police department. (Photo courtesy: Flickr/File) By 25 News LIVINGSTON COUNTY – Nationwide arrest warrants have been issued for a pai...
Nov 21, 2022
New Logan County wind farm draws threat of lawsuit
Petersen says the wind turbines are as tall as the St. Louis Arch and would pose a safety threat in winter months. (Photo courtesy: 25 News) By 25 News LOGAN COUNTY – The Logan County board has ...
Nov 18, 2022
Early morning fire at ISU farm in Lexington
No injuries were reported and the cause of the fire is still under investigation. (Facebook/Lexington IL Fire Department)By Neil DoyleLEXINGTON – A fire broke out early Friday morning at the Ill...
Nov 18, 2022
Firearm deer season opens across Illinois
This first weekend of firearm deer hunting runs through Sunday. (Photo courtesy Illinois Department of Natural Resources)By IIS RadioSPRINGFIELD – Firearm deer season opens Friday in Illinois.It...
Nov 18, 2022
McLean County man found guilty of child pornography
A jury found Jeffrey Martin guilty on Thursday. (Photo courtesy: 25 News) By 25 News BLOOMINGTON – After a four-day trial, a 57-year-old Normal man has been found guilty of 10 counts of possessi...
Nov 17, 2022
Teenager recovering after being shot in Bloomington
Police report the investigation is ongoing. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Blake HaasBLOOMINGTON – A teenager is recovering in a local hospital after being shot in Bloomington late Wednesday nig...
Nov 17, 2022
Unit 5 superintendent wants to know why voters said no to tax question
Superintendent Kristen Weikle wants to know why almost 54% of voters said no to an increased annual tax rate in the education fund. (Photo courtesy 25 News)By 25 NewsNORMAL – Wednesday...
Nov 17, 2022
1 person wounded in Bloomington mobile home park, building hit in separate gunfire report
There have been no arrests, and police did not have suspect information. (WJBC file photo)By 25 NewsBLOOMINGTON – Bloomington Police say one person was wounded in a shooting late Wednesday night...
Nov 17, 2022
McLean County correctional officer charged with worker’s comp fraud
With the filing of charges, Hitch is now on administrative leave without pay. (WJBC file photo)By 25 NewsBLOOMINGTON – The McLean County State's Attorney's Office has filed a felony charge alleg...
Nov 16, 2022
