Category Archives: Local News
Two McLean County residents facing weapon charges
The case remains under investigation. (Photo courtesy: BPD/Facebook) By Blake HaasBLOOMINGTON – McLean County prosecutors are charging two Bloomington residents with multiple weapon charges.Earl...
Nov 15, 2022
Corn and soybean harvests in Illinois remain above average
Corn harvested for grain reached 94 percent, compared to the 5-year average of 91 percent. Soybeans harvested reached 98 percent, compared to the 5-year average of 94 percent. (WJBC file photo)By USDA...
Nov 15, 2022
City of Bloomington provides update on Washington St. road closure
Washington Street will return to traffic once it has been inspected and found to be secure for use by the general public. (Photo courtesy: Flickr/File)By Jake FogalBLOOMINGTON – With the ongoing...
Nov 14, 2022
State Rep. McCombie and State Sen. Curran have enough votes for leadership positions
The leadership elections take place on Tuesday. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Dave Dahl SPRINGFIELD – WJBC News has confirmed that State Rep. Tony McCombie (R-Savanna) and State Sen. John Curra...
Nov 11, 2022
Woman stabbed several times in Bloomington late Thursday evening
The suspect is in police custody after trying to resist arrest, according to BPD. (Photo courtesy Facebook/Bloomington Department)By 25 NewsBLOOMINGTON – A woman is hospitalized with very seriou...
Nov 11, 2022
Driver, passenger cited, transported to area hospital after single-vehicle crash in Fulton County
The case remains under investigation. (Photo courtesy: 25 News/File) By 25 NewsFULTON COUNTY – The driver and passenger of a semi were transported to an area hospital with non-life-threatening i...
Nov 10, 2022
McLean County YWCA is launching program to help women who were incarcerated
The program is free to the public. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Blake HaasBLOOMINGTON – McLean County’s YWCA is launching a new program to help women who have experienced incarceration.T...
Nov 10, 2022
Bloomington Police asking for help identifying three suspects in perfume theft case
Anyone with information is encouraged to contact Bloomington Police. (Photo courtesy: Bloomington Police/Facebook) By Blake HaasBLOOMINGTON – Bloomington Police are asking for the public’s...
Nov 10, 2022
Rivian Automotive still on track to meet 2022 production goal
Rivian executives said there's strong demand for the vehicles, noting they have more than 114,000 preorders for Rivian vehicles in the U.S. and Canada. (WJBC File Photo)By 25 NewsBLOOMINGTON – R...
Nov 10, 2022
Bloomington’s Brady defeated in his bid to become Illinois Secretary of State
State Rep. Dan Brady (R-Bloomington) has conceded defeat in his race for Illinois Secretary of State.(Facebook/Friends of Dan Brady)By 25 NewsBLOOMINGTON – State Rep. Dan Brady (R-Bloomington) h...
Nov 09, 2022
