Category Archives: Top Stories
Three candidates vie for position of McLean County State’s Attorney
Three candidates have submitted applications to take over the role of State's Attorney in McLean County. It comes as incumbent Don Knapp is set to take over as judge following the last election. (Phot...
Sep 12, 2022
Normal West claims Chili Bowl after blanking Ironmen in Week 3
Normal West celebrating it’s victory over Normal Community in the 28 edition of the Chili Bowl. (Photo Courtesy of WJBC’s Eric Lapan)By Jake FogalBLOOMINGTON – The Normal West Wildca...
Sep 09, 2022
Normal Juvenile arrested on two armed robbery charges
The Normal PD Criminal Investigations Division along with help from the Patrol Division were able to identify the suspect, recover clothing worn in the crime as well as recover the firearm used in the...
Sep 09, 2022
Local Financial Advisor: Student loan relief could face “some challenges” in court
Chris Ruedi, a financial advisor at Savant Wealth Management spoke with WJBC’s Blake Haas. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Blake HaasBLOOMINGTON – Even though President Biden announced stud...
Sep 08, 2022
Regional Supt.: Teacher shortage “exacerbated by the pandemic”
Mark Jontry, Regional Superintendent for DeWitt, McLean, Livingston and Logan county visited the afternoon show on Wednesday. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Blake HaasBLOOMINGTON – According to ...
Sep 07, 2022
Gas prices fall a few cents in latest gas report
The national average fell nearly eight cents, coming in at $3.75 a gallon. (Photo courtesy: Illinois Department of Transportation/Facebook)By Jake FogalBLOOMINGTON – Gas prices continue their tu...
Sep 07, 2022
State Sen. Bailey meets with Sheriffs from around the state to discuss the resumption of cash bail
State Sen. Darren Bailey (middle) met with over 30 Sherriff’s from across the state on Tuesday. (Photo courtesy: Darren Bailey for Gov./Twitter) By Dave Dahl SPRINGFIELD – A gathering of s...
Sep 06, 2022
Man critically injured in shooting Friday night near Bloomington High School
Anyone with information is encouraged to contact Bloomington Police. (Photo courtesy: Flickr/File)By 25 NewsBLOOMINGTON – One person is said to be in critical condition after being shot just blo...
Sep 02, 2022
Normal West Wildcats pounce on Purple Raiders in Week 2 of high school football
The High School Football Extravaganza sponsored by CEFCU can be heard on AM 1230 FM 102.1 WJBC every Friday from 6-10 p.m. (WJBC’s Blake Haas)By Jake FogalBLOOMINGTON – Week 2 of the High ...
Sep 02, 2022
State Rep. Dan Brady: Still too much paperwork and delays at Secretary of State office
State Re. Dan Brady is running for Secretary of State. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Dave Dahl SPRINGFIELD – A candidate for Illinois secretary of state says there's still far too much paperwor...
Sep 01, 2022
