Category Archives: Local News
Over 58,000 books donated locally by Toys for Tots of McLean County
Toys for Tots of McLean County director Troy Zeigler told WJBC some of the books are being donated to Unit 5, District 87, Tri-Valley and Olympia school districts. (Facebook/Toys for Tots of McLean Co...
Oct 26, 2022
IDNR urges the public to leave the mountain lion currently roaming the state alone
Mountain lions are rare in Illinois with only eight confirmed sightings over the past 20 years. (WJBC file photo)By IIS RadioSPRINGFIELD – There's at least one mountain lion roaming Illinois rig...
Oct 26, 2022
Jane Lynch inducted into IBA Hall of Fame
Illinois native Jane Lynch was inducted into Illinois Broadcasters Association Hall of Fame Tuesday morning at the Marriot Hotel and Conference Center in Uptown Normal. (Photo courtesy 25 News)By 25 N...
Oct 26, 2022
Springfield Public School students watch Top Gun with a visit from a former Top Gun pilot
Over 150 students sat in for the special screening. (Photo courtesy: Dave Dahl/Springfield) By Dave Dahl SPRINGFIELD – When was the last time you had popcorn during class?It happened Tuesday mor...
Oct 25, 2022
Petroleum Expert: Prices to heat a home could double or triple this winter
Start saving now – prices could skyrocket this winter. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Blake HaasBLOOMINGTON – Prices to heat a home in Central Illinois could sometimes double or even tripl...
Oct 25, 2022
BART MCNEIL: Bloomington man’s fight for innocence can move forward, not the way he hoped
Bart McNeil (blue) traveled to McLean County earlier this year for court from the Pickneyville Correctional Center. (Photo courtesy: 25 News) By 25 News BLOOMINGTON – After several months of del...
Oct 25, 2022
Bloomington City Council member and museum executive director on medical leave
Julie Emig will be on medical leave through next month from her duties at the museum and on the Bloomington City Council. (Photo courtesy McLean County Museum of History)By WJBC StaffBLOOMINGTON ̵...
Oct 25, 2022
Dry weather helps harvest progress in Illinois
Soybeans harvested reached 78 percent, compared to the 5-year average of 74 percent. (WJBC file photo)By USDASPRINGFIELD – There were 6.9 days suitable for field work during the week ending Octo...
Oct 25, 2022
Prairie Central clinches Illini Prairie Conference title; stays undefeated with win over Saints
Prairie Central Hawks warming up ahead of their week 9 clash with Illini Prairie foe Central Catholic. (Neil Doyle)By Jake FogalFAIRBURY – The ground game attack that has been fundamental for Pr...
Oct 21, 2022
3 people hurt in Woodford County crash
Authorities are investigating the accident. (Photo courtesy: Flickr/File) By 25 News WOODFORD COUNTY – The Woodford County Sheriff's Office said three people were taken to an area hospital after...
Oct 20, 2022
