Category Archives: Top Stories
Teenager arrested in Normal associated with homicide in Champaign
Champaign Police say their investigation continues. (Pixabay)By 25 NewsBLOOMINGTON – A 17-year-old has been moved from the McLean County Sheriff's Office to the Champaign County Correctional Fac...
Nov 30, 2022
A teenager and three adults arrested in Bloomington over the holiday weekend
Four people were detained by the police and are now being charged with several offenses. (WJBC File Photo)By Jake FogalBLOOMINGTON – Four people were detained by the police and are now being cha...
Nov 29, 2022
Election petitions filed for nonexistent jobs to be decided on by the Town of Normal
A McLean County judge in September invalidated the referendum, siding with Normal's claims that it is an incorporated town not subject to a ballot question. (WJBC File Photo)By 25 NewsNORMAL – T...
Nov 29, 2022 Normal Town Council Chambers. (Photo courtesy: File)
Well-known candidates on the ballot for Normal Town Council in 2023
Unlike Bloomington and Peoria, there are no wards or districts in Normal, so town council members are elected on an at-large basis. (WJBC FIle Photo)By 25 NewsNORMAL – Voters in Normal will elec...
Nov 29, 2022
New members set to join the Bloomington City Council next year
Monday was the deadline for council candidates to file nominating petitions with the city's election commission. There are only two contested races. (Youtube/City of Bloomington)By 25 NewsBLOOMINGTON ...
Nov 29, 2022
GasBuddy report: “Gasoline could fall under $3 per gallon by Christmas”
GasBuddy price reports show the cheapest station in the state is priced at $2.89 while the most expensive is $5.87.(Flickr)By Jake FogalBLOOMINGTON – Gas prices are down 19 cents per gallon in t...
Nov 28, 2022
Twin Cities man sentenced to 25 years in prison for severe assault of a child
McLean County Judge Casey Costigan handed down the 25-year sentence against Lance Cotton, 30, who was convicted following a September bench trial of aggravated battery to a child. (25 News)By 25 NewsM...
Nov 23, 2022
Illinois State University farm plans for future after fire
The aftermath of last Friday morning fire at Illinois State’s farm. (Facebook/Lexington IL Fire Department)By 25 NewsMCLEAN COUNTY – Illinois State University is thanking its agriculture c...
Nov 22, 2022
Nationwide arrest warrants issued after Livingston Co. GPS thefts
Anyone with information is encouraged to contact their local police department. (Photo courtesy: Flickr/File) By 25 News LIVINGSTON COUNTY – Nationwide arrest warrants have been issued for a pai...
Nov 21, 2022
New flag pole coming to the Old State Capitol
A helicopter delivered the new flag pole on Monday morning. (Photo courtesy: Dave Dahl/WJBC) By Dave Dahl SPRINGFIELD – It took just a few minutes, but – for those who were watching –...
Nov 21, 2022
