Category Archives: Local News
Teenager recovering after being shot in Bloomington
Police report the investigation is ongoing. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Blake HaasBLOOMINGTON – A teenager is recovering in a local hospital after being shot in Bloomington late Wednesday nig...
Nov 17, 2022
Unit 5 superintendent wants to know why voters said no to tax question
Superintendent Kristen Weikle wants to know why almost 54% of voters said no to an increased annual tax rate in the education fund. (Photo courtesy 25 News)By 25 NewsNORMAL – Wednesday...
Nov 17, 2022
State Rep. McCombie and State Sen. Curran have enough votes for leadership positions
The leadership elections take place on Tuesday. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Dave Dahl SPRINGFIELD – WJBC News has confirmed that State Rep. Tony McCombie (R-Savanna) and State Sen. John Curra...
Nov 11, 2022
Woman stabbed several times in Bloomington late Thursday evening
The suspect is in police custody after trying to resist arrest, according to BPD. (Photo courtesy Facebook/Bloomington Department)By 25 NewsBLOOMINGTON – A woman is hospitalized with very seriou...
Nov 11, 2022
Driver, passenger cited, transported to area hospital after single-vehicle crash in Fulton County
The case remains under investigation. (Photo courtesy: 25 News/File) By 25 NewsFULTON COUNTY – The driver and passenger of a semi were transported to an area hospital with non-life-threatening i...
Nov 10, 2022
McLean County YWCA is launching program to help women who were incarcerated
The program is free to the public. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Blake HaasBLOOMINGTON – McLean County’s YWCA is launching a new program to help women who have experienced incarceration.T...
Nov 10, 2022
Bloomington Police asking for help identifying three suspects in perfume theft case
Anyone with information is encouraged to contact Bloomington Police. (Photo courtesy: Bloomington Police/Facebook) By Blake HaasBLOOMINGTON – Bloomington Police are asking for the public’s...
Nov 10, 2022
Rivian Automotive still on track to meet 2022 production goal
Rivian executives said there's strong demand for the vehicles, noting they have more than 114,000 preorders for Rivian vehicles in the U.S. and Canada. (WJBC File Photo)By 25 NewsBLOOMINGTON – R...
Nov 10, 2022
Bloomington dog shelter awarded $5,000 in Freshpet program
Wishbone Canine Rescue said their philosophy was simple, they wanted to save any dog that they could. (Photo courtesy: 25 News/File) By 25 News BLOOMINGTON – The dog food company Freshpet set ou...
Nov 07, 2022
Prices at the pump expected to ease in coming weeks
GasBuddy price reports show the cheapest station in Illinois is priced at $2.99 while the most expensive was $5.87. (Flickr)By Jake FogalBLOOMINGTON – Average gasoline prices in Illinois have ri...
Nov 07, 2022
