Category Archives: Local News
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
Bloomington man jailed on $1 million bond for 15 sexual assault charges
Bloomington Police said they arrested Oliver on Thursday. (WJBC file photo) By 25 NewsBLOOMINGTON – McLean County prosecutors on Friday charged a Bloomington man with 15 counts of predatory crim...
Jan 09, 2023
Bloomington man arrested for predatory criminal sexual assault
Police say the arrest happened early Thursday and that the investigation remains ongoing.(Facebook/Bloomington Police)By 25 NewsBLOOMINGTON – Bloomington Police say a man has been arrested for p...
Jan 06, 2023
Lexington Police investigating several business burglaries
Anyone with information is encouraged to contact Lexington Police or the McLean County Sheriff’s Office. (WJBC file photo)By Neil DoyleLEXINGTON – Authorities in Lexington are working with...
Jan 05, 2023
Rivian misses 2022 production goal
Rivian was 663 vehicles short of achieving its goal, making 24,337 vehicles in 2022, the company said in a news release. (Scott Miller/WJBC)By 25 NewsNORMAL – Rivian Automotive fell short of its...
Jan 05, 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
