Category Archives: Local News
Two men behind bars in Bloomington on weapon charges
Ronald Thornton (left) and Tamaris Clay (right) remain behind bars. (Photo courtesy: Bloomington Police/Facebook) By Blake HaasBLOOMINGTON – Two Bloomington men are behind bars in McLean county ...
Jan 02, 2023
Gas prices are on the rise at the start of the new year
Prices at the pump are on the rise. (Photo courtesy: Flickr/File) By Blake HaasBLOOMINGTON – At the start of the new year, prices at the pump are rising.According to GasBuddy, prices across the ...
Jan 02, 2023
Illinois attorney general plans to appeal last week’s decision on no-cash-bail law
Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul. (Dave Dahl/WJBC)By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – The attorney general - without going into specifics as to why he thinks the judge in Kankakee was wrong to declar...
Jan 02, 2023
Enjoy Illinois will be part of the Rose Parade
For the first time, Enjoy Illinois is entering a float in the Rose Parade. (Graphic: Illinois Office of Tourism)By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – People who watch the Tournament of Roses parade Jan. 2 &...
Dec 29, 2022
Sheriff: local jail grapples with mentally ill inmates who should be getting help from the state
The sheriff hopes things will change, but in the meantime, he plans to work with other community agencies to help the progressing issue. (WJBC File Photo)By 25 NewsMCLEAN COUNTY (25 News Now) – ...
Dec 21, 2022
Winter storm watch for central Illinois
A winter storm watch has been issued for all of central Illinois starting Thursday and running through late Friday night. (Graphic courtesy National Weather Service Lincoln)By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD ...
Dec 21, 2022
IDOT reminding the public of how to check the road conditions from home
Road conditions are recorded by snowplow drivers out in the field and relayed to the site. (Photo courtesy: GettingaroundIllinois.com/25 News) By 25 News BLOOMINGTON – The Illinois Department of...
Dec 20, 2022
Arrival of a winter storm in Central Illinois during peak holiday travel
IDOT is urging patience and caution while traveling later this week, especially around snow plows. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File)By 25 NewsCENTRAL ILLINOIS – This incoming winter storm will barrel ...
Dec 20, 2022
Ameren Illinois customers can qualify for free smart thermostats
The device lets user control the temperature of the home from their smartphone and allows a heating/cooling schedule to be made for more efficient energy use. (Photo courtesy: 25 News) By 25 News BLOO...
Dec 19, 2022
ISU honors baseball star who’s giving back after making the big leagues
School leaders said DeJong made the lead gift to build the training facility that will replace the outdoor bullpen area. (Facebook/Paul DeJong)By 25 NewsNORMAL – Illinois State University is hon...
Dec 19, 2022
