Category Archives: Local News

ISU president delivers State of the University Address
Dr. Terri Goss Kinzy delivered her second State of the University Address Tuesday at the Center for the Performing Arts. (Twitter/Illinois State)By WJBC Staff and 25 NewsNORMAL – Illinois State ...
Syndicated Author Sep 21, 2022

SAFE-T Act, eliminating cash bail, goes into effect Jan. 1, 2023
The new law goes into effect at the first of the year. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Blake HaasBLOOMINGTON – Illinois’ elimination of cash bail at the first of the year is stirring up pol...
Syndicated Author Sep 20, 2022

‘Active’ investigation into crash that critically injured 2 ISU students
ISU students Carson Bates (left) and Mike Burns (right). (Photos courtesy Gladys Molina-Burns and Jennifer Bates) By 25 NewsNORMAL – No criminal charges have been filed so far against a driver w...
Syndicated Author Sep 20, 2022

UPDATE: Normal Police release more details on weekend shooting
The victim's name will not be released due to the nature of the incident, according to a news release. (WJBC file photo)By WJBC StaffNORMAL – Normal Police are releasing more details regarding a...
Syndicated Author Sep 20, 2022 Photo courtesy: Normal Police

Former state’s attorney elevated to judge in 11th Judicial Circuit
Don Knapp took his oath in front of more than 100 family, friends and fellow judges - at the McLean County Law and Justice Center Friday. (Photo courtesy 25 News)By 25 NewsBLOOMINGTON – There's ...
Syndicated Author Sep 19, 2022

Man dead after fatal hotel shooting in Normal
The victim's name is being withheld until family is notified. (WJBC file photo)By 25 NewsNORMAL – Police are investigating a deadly shooting that happened at a Twin Cities hotel.According to a r...
Syndicated Author Sep 19, 2022

First woman named to serve as McLean County State’s Attorney
Erika Reynolds. (Photo courtesy 25 News)By 25 NewsBLOOMINGTON – A local lawyer made history Thursday evening when she was selected to become the first woman to hold the office of McLean County S...
Syndicated Author Sep 16, 2022

BPD probing Wednesday night shots fired incident
No injuries were reported and no arrests have been made, according to Bloomington Police. (WJBC file photo) By Neil DoyleBLOOMINGTON – Police are investigating a shots fired incident that happen...
Syndicated Author Sep 15, 2022

Police: 2 pedestrians in critical condition after being hit outside Pub II
If you have any information which may assist NPD in this investigation, please contact NPD criminal investigations Division at 309-454-9535. (WJBC/File) By Neil DoyleUPDATE (NORMAL) – Illinois S...
Syndicated Author Sep 15, 2022

NPD: Suspect had BB gun in hotel standoff
Normal Police took Michael A. Sumpter into custody after a standoff at Comfort Suites on Greenbriar Drive. (Photo courtesy 25 News)By Neil Doyle and 25 NewsNORMAL – A man has been arrested after...
Syndicated Author Sep 15, 2022