Category Archives: Local News
No kids on school bus during collision with van in Hudson; minor injuries reported
The call came in around 2:49 p.m. (Photo courtesy: WEEK/File) By 25 NewsHUDSON – No students were on board a Unit 5 school bus during a collision with a van near a Nicor facility in Hudson.Lt. A...
Nov 03, 2022
BNEDC looks back on the deal that landed Ferrero expansions in the twin-cities
The expansion is expected to be complete in 2024. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Blake HaasBLOOMINGTON – A massive $214.4 million facility expansion at Ferrero in Bloomington that brings over 20...
Nov 03, 2022
Ferrero breaks ground on $214 million Kinder Bueno production facility in Bloomington
Bloomington Mayor Mboka Mwilambwe joined Gov. JB Pritzker and U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin, among others, for the groundbreaking ceremony Wednesday. (WJBC file photo)By WJBC StaffBLOOMINGTON – Local an...
Nov 02, 2022
Bloomington woman identified in Monday morning crash on Veterans Parkway
The crash remains under investigation by the coroner’s office and the Bloomington Police. (Facebook/City of Bloomington – Police)By WJBC Staff and 25 NewsBLOOMINGTON – The McLean Cou...
Nov 02, 2022
Illinois farmers have caught up on the harvest
Corn harvested for grain reached 78 percent, compared to the 5-year average of 77 percent. (WJBC file photo)By USDASPRINGFIELD – There were 4.8 days suitable for field work during the week endin...
Nov 01, 2022
Former Bloomington orthopedic surgeon accepting plea deal in sexual assault case
He is accused of sexual assault in the home of a patient in December 2019. (WJBC File Photo)By 25 NewsBLOOMINGTON – A former orthopedic surgeon in Bloomington is set to accept a plea deal in a s...
Oct 31, 2022
No. 19 Normal Community rolls over No. 14 Hononegah 44-13 in round one of Class 7A playoffs
Normal Community Ironmen players gather round head coach Jason Drengwitz following win over Rockton Hononegah in first round of Class 7A playoffs. (Eric Lapan) By Jake FogalROCKTON – Normal Comm...
Oct 28, 2022
IDOA announces new agritourism tax credit
This time of year, agritourism could be a pumpkin patch. (WJBC file photo)By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – A new tax credit is meant to help Illinois ag-related businesses which welcome the public.This...
Oct 28, 2022
Extra police patrols around the state for Halloween weekend
IDOT spokesperson Paul Wappel urges Halloween partygoers to plan how they are going to get home ahead of time. (Facebook/Illinois State Police)By IIS RadioSPRINGFIELD – State and local police ar...
Oct 28, 2022
Man found guilty of torture in McLean County
The prosecutor called the "torture" charge rare, with it only being filed a couple times a year. (WJBC file photo)By 25 NewsBLOOMINGTON – A Bloomington man was sentenced Wednesday to 11 years in...
Oct 27, 2022
