Category Archives: Local News
Stanford Police asking for help in identifying alleged theft suspect
Anyone with information is encouraged to contact Stanford Police. (Photo courtesy: Stanford Police/Facebook) By Blake HaasSTANFORD – Stanford Police are asking for the public’s help in ide...
Oct 17, 2022
Fire Marshall’s Office warning farmers to watch out for field and equipment fires
JC Fultz, a spokesman for the Illinois Fire Marshall’s Office spoke with WJBC’s Blake Haas. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Blake HaasBLOOMINGTON – Harvest season is in full force in ...
Oct 17, 2022
Woman grazed by bullet during shooting in Normal
Police report the investigation is ongoing. (WJBC file photo)By 25 NewsNORMAL – A woman was grazed by a bullet in a shooting early Saturday morning in Normal.Officers responded around 2:00 A.M. ...
Oct 17, 2022
Normal West Wildcats rely on turnovers in Week 8 win over undefeated Peoria Lions
Normal West huddles before their Week 8 game against an undefeated Peoria Lions team. (Eric Lapan)By Jake FogalNORMAL – The Normal West defense made plays as rain drops soaked into the field at ...
Oct 14, 2022
Bloomington teenager and man face separate gun charges in McLean County
Police report the investigation in both cases are ongoing. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Blake HaasBLOOMINGTON – A teenager and a Bloomington man face separate gun charges in McLean county.On T...
Oct 14, 2022
Optimistic forecast for corn and soybean yields in Illinois
Based on October 1 conditions, the Illinois corn yield is forecast at a record 210 bushels per acre, up 8 bushels from 2021. (WJBC file photo)By USDACorn: Planted area is estimated at 10.8 million acr...
Oct 14, 2022
McLean County Board approves 4 solar power projects, rewards administrator with pay raise
The new special use permit is for a solar farm on almost 81 acres in Bloomington Township, just north of Old Colonial Road and 1600 East Road. (WJBC file photo)By 25 NewsBLOOMINGTON – The McLean...
Oct 14, 2022
Bloomington man jailed in connection to July stabbing in Normal
On July 29th, Normal Police were called to Charlotte Drive after a report of a man who was stabbed. (Photo courtesy Facebook/Bloomington Department)By 25 NewsBLOOMINGTON – A 24-year-old Blooming...
Oct 13, 2022
McLean County Democrats support Unit 5 School District tax referendum
McLean County Democrats meeting Tuesday night voted to accept the party's executive committee recommendation urging voters to vote yes on the proposal, conflicting with the McLean County Republican Pa...
Oct 13, 2022
Gas prices back on the rise in Central Illinois
Jay Young, an oil and gas expert, spoke with WJBC’s Neil Doyle. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Blake HaasBLOOMINGTON – Thanks to a cut by OPEC +, gas prices across Central Illinois are bac...
Oct 12, 2022
