Category Archives: Top Stories
Normal Community student makes history as recipient of national award
Bradley Ross Jackson delivers his acceptance speech at the 54th NAACP Image Awards Friday Night. (Courtesy McLean County Unit 5 Facebook)By 25 NewsNORMAL – A student at Normal Community High Sch...
Feb 27, 2023
Woodford County man charged with sexually abusing teen
The charge is a Class 2 felony, carrying a possible prison sentence of between three and seven-years. (Photo courtesy: Flickr)By 25 NewsWOODFORD COUNTY – A Woodford County man is charged in a se...
Feb 27, 2023
Illinois gaming now a multi-billion dollar industry
Illinois gambling is reaching record numbers. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By WJBC StaffSPRINGFIELD – What was once just a couple of riverboats, Illinois gaming is now a multi-billion dollar indu...
Feb 23, 2023
Bloomington’s Salvation Army misses bell ringing campaign goal by small margin
The Salvation Army of Bloomington also had several days of severe weather causing bell ringer cancellations. (Scott Miller)By Jake FogalBLOOMINGTON – The Salvation Army of Bloomington fell short...
Feb 21, 2023
Gov. Pritzker testing his State of the State budget message
Gov. Pritzker spoke during a press conference on Wednesday. (Photo courtesy: Gov. Pritzker) By Dave Dahl SPRINGFIELD – Gov. Pritzker is road-testing his State of the State and budget message."I ...
Feb 16, 2023
ISU President Terri Goss-Kinzy resigns from leadership post
The university says the resignation was effective February 14. (Photo Courtesy of Illinois State University)By Jake FogalNORMAL – The president of Illinois State University, Dr. Terri Goss Kinzy...
Feb 15, 2023
Hyundai, Kia update security after TikTok challenge thefts
The updates are free for millions of vehicles that are missing a key anti-theft device, an issue that was exploited on social media and led to rampant theft of the cars. (Flickr)By 25 News25 NEWS R...
Feb 14, 2023
Chicago Bears Fan of the Year experiences once in a lifetime trip to Super Bowl 57
Chicago Bears nominee for NFL Fan of the Year Corey Schieler (WJBC File Photo)By Jake FogalBLOOMINGTON – The Chicago Bears Fan of the Year is wrapping up his week out in Glendale,Arizona followi...
Feb 13, 2023
Parents in McLean County hear from school board candidates on tax referendum & budget deficit
By 25 NewsBLOOMINGTON – Candidates for this April's election for the school board had the opportunity to give their viewpoints to parents Saturday morning.One of the hot-button issues is the ref...
Feb 13, 2023
Gov. Pritzker picks 2 new members for ISU’s governing board
The term of ISU Trustee Kathryn Bohn also expires next month. The Pritzker administration has not said how it will fill that vacancy. (WJBC File Photo)By 25 NewsNORMAL – Gov. JB Pritzker is appo...
Feb 13, 2023
