Category Archives: Local News
City names new director of Miller Park Zoo
Jay Pratte comes to the city after holding positions with the Dallas Zoo, Zoo Atlanta, Omaha's Henry Doorly Zoo & Aquarium and the Utica Zoo.(WJBC file photo)By Neil DoyleBLOOMINGTON – The C...
Sep 14, 2022
Arson charges filed against Bloomington man in early morning apartment fire
Three people were displaced after the apartment fire Monday morning on Keisha Drive in Bloomington. (WJBC file photo)By 25 NewsBLOOMINGTON – A Bloomington man faces several arson charges related...
Sep 14, 2022
USDA has updated its forecast for the upcoming harvest
Corn harvested for grain reached 1 percent, compared to the 5- year average of 2 percent. (Photo by Andy Melton/flickr)By USDASPRINGFIELD – There were 5.8 days suitable for field work during the...
Sep 13, 2022
New mobile app lets users tip off McLean County Sheriff and communicate directly
The app is free. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By 25 NewsBLOOMINGTON – The McLean County Sheriff's Office is going digital. A new mobile app will allow users to communicate directly with the Sheri...
Sep 12, 2022
High cost and labor shortage hurting pumpkin farmers in Morton
Ackerman Family Farms, located in Morton, grows over 150 different pumpkins. (Photo courtesy: Ackerman Family Farms)By Blake HaasMORTON – In the pumpkin capital of the world, farmers are feeling...
Sep 12, 2022
Three candidates vie for position of McLean County State’s Attorney
Three candidates have submitted applications to take over the role of State's Attorney in McLean County. It comes as incumbent Don Knapp is set to take over as judge following the last election. (Phot...
Sep 12, 2022
Normal Juvenile arrested on two armed robbery charges
The Normal PD Criminal Investigations Division along with help from the Patrol Division were able to identify the suspect, recover clothing worn in the crime as well as recover the firearm used in the...
Sep 09, 2022
McLean County man given 6 1/2 years for sending obscene material to a minor
The case followed an investigation by Bloomington Police and Illinois State Police, with assistance from the Ford County State's Attorney's Office. (WJBC file photo)By 25 NewsPEORIA – A McLean C...
Sep 09, 2022
Local Financial Advisor: Student loan relief could face “some challenges” in court
Chris Ruedi, a financial advisor at Savant Wealth Management spoke with WJBC’s Blake Haas. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Blake HaasBLOOMINGTON – Even though President Biden announced stud...
Sep 08, 2022
ISU welcomes largest freshman class in 35 years
3,983 freshman students moved to campus this fall, bringing the total enrollment to 20,683, according to a news release. (Facebook/Illinois State University) By Neil DoyleNORMAL – Illinois State...
Sep 08, 2022
