Category Archives: Local News
First woman named to serve as McLean County State’s Attorney
Erika Reynolds. (Photo courtesy 25 News)By 25 NewsBLOOMINGTON – A local lawyer made history Thursday evening when she was selected to become the first woman to hold the office of McLean County S...
Sep 16, 2022
USDA has updated its forecast for the upcoming harvest
Corn harvested for grain reached 1 percent, compared to the 5- year average of 2 percent. (Photo by Andy Melton/flickr)By USDASPRINGFIELD – There were 5.8 days suitable for field work during the...
Sep 13, 2022
New mobile app lets users tip off McLean County Sheriff and communicate directly
The app is free. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By 25 NewsBLOOMINGTON – The McLean County Sheriff's Office is going digital. A new mobile app will allow users to communicate directly with the Sheri...
Sep 12, 2022
High cost and labor shortage hurting pumpkin farmers in Morton
Ackerman Family Farms, located in Morton, grows over 150 different pumpkins. (Photo courtesy: Ackerman Family Farms)By Blake HaasMORTON – In the pumpkin capital of the world, farmers are feeling...
Sep 12, 2022
Three candidates vie for position of McLean County State’s Attorney
Three candidates have submitted applications to take over the role of State's Attorney in McLean County. It comes as incumbent Don Knapp is set to take over as judge following the last election. (Phot...
Sep 12, 2022
Normal Juvenile arrested on two armed robbery charges
The Normal PD Criminal Investigations Division along with help from the Patrol Division were able to identify the suspect, recover clothing worn in the crime as well as recover the firearm used in the...
Sep 09, 2022
McLean County man given 6 1/2 years for sending obscene material to a minor
The case followed an investigation by Bloomington Police and Illinois State Police, with assistance from the Ford County State's Attorney's Office. (WJBC file photo)By 25 NewsPEORIA – A McLean C...
Sep 09, 2022
Local Financial Advisor: Student loan relief could face “some challenges” in court
Chris Ruedi, a financial advisor at Savant Wealth Management spoke with WJBC’s Blake Haas. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Blake HaasBLOOMINGTON – Even though President Biden announced stud...
Sep 08, 2022
ISU welcomes largest freshman class in 35 years
3,983 freshman students moved to campus this fall, bringing the total enrollment to 20,683, according to a news release. (Facebook/Illinois State University) By Neil DoyleNORMAL – Illinois State...
Sep 08, 2022
Virginia Avenue to be closed for extended period for Camelback Bridge repairs
The Camelback Bridge was named to the National Register of Historic Places in 1997 and was reconstructed in 2001. The bridge is in need of general repairs, including wood re-decking and painting. (WJB...
Sep 06, 2022
