Category Archives: Top Stories
Bloomington teenager and man face separate gun charges in McLean County
Police report the investigation in both cases are ongoing. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Blake HaasBLOOMINGTON – A teenager and a Bloomington man face separate gun charges in McLean county.On T...
Oct 14, 2022
Trio of Republicans says the influence of Mike Madigan extends past his run as Speaker of the House
The former Illinois House Speaker Mike Madigan. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Dave Dahl SPRINGFIELD – A trio of Illinois House candidates – all Republicans from the Chicago suburbs –...
Oct 13, 2022
Bloomington man jailed in connection to July stabbing in Normal
On July 29th, Normal Police were called to Charlotte Drive after a report of a man who was stabbed. (Photo courtesy Facebook/Bloomington Department)By 25 NewsBLOOMINGTON – A 24-year-old Blooming...
Oct 13, 2022
Gas prices back on the rise in Central Illinois
Jay Young, an oil and gas expert, spoke with WJBC’s Neil Doyle. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Blake HaasBLOOMINGTON – Thanks to a cut by OPEC +, gas prices across Central Illinois are bac...
Oct 12, 2022
Bloomington City Council OK’s $1.5M plan for water treatment plant upgrade
Bloomington Deputy City Manager Billy Tyus spoke with WJBC’s Scott Miller. (Photo courtesy: City of Bloomington/File) By Blake HaasBLOOMINGTON – The Bloomington City Council is signing off...
Oct 12, 2022
IHSA experimenting with shot clock for upcoming basketball seasons
The IHSA board approved the decision earlier this year. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Blake HaasBLOOMINGTON – For the first time this winter, boys and girls basketball could use a shot clock in...
Oct 11, 2022
Midwest Food Bank is sending disaster relief to Florida
Tara Ingham, Executive Director of the Midwest Food Bank spoke with WJBC’s Neil Doyle. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Blake HaasNORMAL – As the cleanup effort continues from Hurricane Ian ...
Oct 10, 2022
In the wake of fraternity vandalism, ISU PRIDE calls for action
ISU's Sorority Fraternity Life posted to social media offering an open group processing session for those affected by the vandalism.(Photo Courtesy of Illinois State University)By 25 NewsNORMAL –...
Oct 06, 2022 (Photo courtesy: Illinois State University)
Dr. Moy: Breast cancer awareness month is more than just pink ribbons
Dr. Linda Moy is a American College of Radiology Commission on Breast Imaging member. (Photo courtesy: NYU Langone Health) By Blake HaasBLOOMINGTON – October is breast cancer awareness month, an...
Oct 04, 2022
Heyworth man already in prison facing new charges in McLean County
Robert Eldridge, 47, of Heyworth. (Photo courtesy: McLean County Jail) By Blake HaasBLOOMINGTON – A Heyworth man already in prison for multiple felony convictions is facing new charges for an al...
Oct 04, 2022
