Category Archives: Local News
Prairie Central clinches Illini Prairie Conference title; stays undefeated with win over Saints
Prairie Central Hawks warming up ahead of their week 9 clash with Illini Prairie foe Central Catholic. (Neil Doyle)By Jake FogalFAIRBURY – The ground game attack that has been fundamental for Pr...
Oct 21, 2022
3 people hurt in Woodford County crash
Authorities are investigating the accident. (Photo courtesy: Flickr/File) By 25 News WOODFORD COUNTY – The Woodford County Sheriff's Office said three people were taken to an area hospital after...
Oct 20, 2022
Mississippi River drying up, causing exporters to look elsewhere
Curt Kimmel, a Hedging Strategist with AgMarket.net spoke with WJBC’s Blake Haas. (Photo courtesy: Flickr) By Blake HaasBLOOMINGTON – Just as farmers are putting their final touches on the...
Oct 20, 2022
Widmer Family Plaza unveiled at Heartland Community College
Former Heartland Community College President Rob Widmer (third from left) and his family members cut the ribbon to open Widmer Family plaza. (Photo courtesy Heartland Community College)By Neil DoyleNO...
Oct 20, 2022
Unit 5 votes to push the secure storage solution
Information will now be in the student handbook on how to safely store a gun. (WJBC file photo)By 25 NewsNORMAL – The Unit 5 school board voted Wednesday night to approve the Secure Storage Solu...
Oct 20, 2022
State school board is intensifying its effort to diversify school faculty
Jen Kirmes, executive director of teaching and learning, Illinois State Board of Education, says "affinity groups" are meant to support Black and brown teachers and encourage them to stay in their job...
Oct 20, 2022
Manufacturing is booming in McLean County – but for the rest of the state, not so much
In McLean County, more than $2 billion in economic output comes from manufacturing, which is about 10% of the county’s budget. (Photo courtesy: Flickr/File) By Blake HaasBLOOMINGTON – The ...
Oct 19, 2022
ISAC urges eligible borrowers to fill out the newly released student debt relief online application
ISAC spokesperson Lynn Baker says everyone who thinks they are eligible should go ahead and get the application done. (WJBC file photo)By IIS RadioSPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Student Assistance C...
Oct 19, 2022
Woman grazed by bullet during shooting in Normal
Police report the investigation is ongoing. (WJBC file photo)By 25 NewsNORMAL – A woman was grazed by a bullet in a shooting early Saturday morning in Normal.Officers responded around 2:00 A.M. ...
Oct 17, 2022
Normal West Wildcats rely on turnovers in Week 8 win over undefeated Peoria Lions
Normal West huddles before their Week 8 game against an undefeated Peoria Lions team. (Eric Lapan)By Jake FogalNORMAL – The Normal West defense made plays as rain drops soaked into the field at ...
Oct 14, 2022
