Category Archives: Local News
Convicted cop killer with Central Illinois ties given 55 years in prison
A jury in April found Floyd Brown, 43, of Springfield guilty of second-degree murder for killing Special Deputy U.S. Marshal Jacob Keltner, who was also a McHenry County Sheriff's deputy. (Photos cour...
Aug 30, 2022
Normal electoral board hears arguments on district petitions
Both parties, including objector Patrick Dullard (far left) and petition filers represented by David Shestokas (far right), sit at the electoral board meeting to make their arguments. (Photo courtesy ...
Aug 30, 2022
Midwest Food Bank receives a $10K grant to replace the walk-in freezer door
According to a news release, the door presented mechanical and safety concerns. (Photo courtesy: Midwest Food Bank/Facebook) By Blake HaasNORMAL – The Midwest Food Bank is receiving a $10,000 gr...
Aug 29, 2022
Gas inches down a few cents in latest gas report
The national average has dropped 5 cents per gallon in the past week, averaging just $3.81 cents a gallon. (Photo Courtesy of News 25)By Jake FogalBLOOMINGTON – Average gasoline prices in Illino...
Aug 29, 2022
Man expected to survive after being shot early Monday morning in Bloomington
Police report the investigation is ongoing. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Blake Haas BLOOMINGTON - A man is in a twin-cities hospital after being shot early Monday morning. Arou...
Aug 29, 2022
Local high school teacher and coach thinks he can bridge political divide
Normal resident Jay "Ryan" Lawler, a Democrat, was appointed to fill the vacant District 4 county board seat, but will hold the office only about three months until after the November election. (Photo...
Aug 29, 2022
MCHD reports first case of monkeypox virus
Monkeypox symptoms usually start within three weeks of exposure to the virus. (WJBC file photo)By Neil DoyleBLOOMINGTON – The first case of the monkeypox virus has been confirmed in McLean Count...
Aug 29, 2022 McLean County Health Department. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File)
Normal West Wildcats dismantle Champaign Central in week one of high school football
Week 1 of High School Football is back on WJBC as Normal West defeated Champaign Central 42-0. (Photo Courtesy of Blake Haas)By Jake FogalBLOOMINGTON-The High School Football Extravaganza on WJBC, spo...
Aug 26, 2022
Illinois Secretary of State tests positive for COVID-19
A news release said White has mild symptoms, is in quarantine, and working from home. (Facebook/Jesse White)By 25 NewsSPRINGFIELD – Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White, who's 88, tested posi...
Aug 26, 2022
Child believed to have minor injuries after being hit by car in Normal
The driver was cited for disregarding a traffic control device, according to Normal Police. (WJBC file photo)By 25 NewsNORMAL – A 9-year-old is believed to have minor injuries after being struck...
Aug 25, 2022
