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Missing ISU student discovered dead in Normal late Friday night
Anyone with information is encouraged to contact Normal Police Department. (Flickr)By Jake FogalNORMAL – An Illinois State student reported missing on Thursday was found dead late Friday night i...
Jan 29, 2023
Bloomington-Normal NAACP denounces death of Tyre Nichols, officers facing murder charges
The local NAACP chapter issued the statement on Friday. (Photo courtesy: NAACP/Facebook) By 25 News BLOOMINGTON – The Bloomington-Normal NAACP is denouncing the death of Tyre Nichols – an ...
Jan 27, 2023 (Photo courtesy: NAACP)
Illinois Republicans fear there could be another proposed graduated income tax
Senate Minority Leader John Curran (pictured) (R-Downers Grove). (Photo courtesy: Dave Dahl/WJBC) By Dave Dahl SPRINGFIELD – Remember the proposed graduated income tax in Illinois? Republicans f...
Jan 25, 2023
Country Financial partners with Bloomington Police for Lights On! program
In Bloomington, drivers who are stopped for a broken tail light or other similar problem may be given a voucher for up to $250 to fix it. (Photo Courtesy of Flickr)By Jake FogalBLOOMINGTON – The...
Jan 19, 2023
LeRoy Police honoring Bloomington for helping save the life of a toddler
On Monday night, LeRoy police presented the award to Alissa Cole (middle). (Photo courtesy: LeRoy Police/Facebook) By Blake Haas LEROY – Police in LeRoy are calling a Bloomington woman a hero af...
Jan 17, 2023
IHSA receiving positive feedback after tournaments with a shot clock
IHSA’s Kurt Gibson spoke with WJBC’s Neil Doyle. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Blake HaasBLOOMINGTON – High school basketball is underway, and Illinois High School Association membe...
Jan 10, 2023
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
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
