Category Archives: Local News
Statewide gas prices up 17 cents compared to last week
Gasoline prices in Illinois have risen 10.2 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $3.48 a gallon, according to GasBuddy. (WJBC file photo)By Neil DoyleBLOOMINGTON – According to GasBuddy,...
Jan 16, 2023
Illinois corn set a record in 2022
USDA’s Mark Schleusener says the state is number two for corn, behind Iowa. (Photo by Andy Melton/flickr)By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – 2022 was a very good year for Illinois crops, so says the...
Jan 16, 2023
IWU plans $16.5 million upgrade for on-campus student housing
The work should be completed this fall in time for the start of classes. (Illinois Wesleyan University)By 25 NewsBLOOMINGTON – On-campus housing for first-year students is about to undergo a $16...
Jan 10, 2023
McLean County Unit 5 holding special board meeting to consider ballot question
In a statement, the district says that Unit 5 maintains the lowest education fund tax rate of all the neighboring districts. (WJBC file photo)By 25 NewsNORMAL – Facing a nearly $12 million struc...
Jan 10, 2023
Free rides possible for Connect Transit passengers
Some of those changes, though, aren't all for expansion. Connect has had to cut back on its services in the past few months, with route reductions first starting in October. (Facebook/Connect Transit)...
Jan 10, 2023
Bloomington Police sergeants and lieutenants get higher pay under new union contract
The sergeants and lieutenants will also get $1,000 signing bonuses. (WJBC file photo)By 25 NewsBLOOMINGTON – Bloomington Police sergeants and lieutenants will receive pay raises, and they'll hav...
Jan 10, 2023
State Rep. Bennett to replace Senator in local General Assembly seat
Current 106th State Rep. Tom Bennett (R-Gibson City) will now take his place, receiving 87% of the vote from party chairmen. (WJBC file photo)By 25 NewsBLOOMINGTON – Local Republican leaders hav...
Jan 09, 2023
Heartland Community College names new Dean of Adult Education
Khrystyna Sanborn is serving in the new role. (Photo courtesy: Heartland Community College) By Blake HaasNORMAL – Heartland Community College is naming a new Dean of Adult Education.The college ...
Jan 04, 2023
Washington State University professor reacts to the murder of four students 12 miles from campus
Matt Loveless, a Assistant Professor at Washington State University visited the afternoon show. (Photo courtesy: Matt Loveless/Twitter)By Blake HaasBLOOMINGTON – A 28-year-old Pennsylvania man i...
Jan 03, 2023
1 person injured as fog causes McLean County crash
The crash remains under investigation. (Photo courtesy: Flickr/File) By 25 News BLOOMINGTON – Poor visibility due to fog led to a single-vehicle crash Monday morning in eastern McLean County tha...
Jan 02, 2023
