Category Archives: Top Stories
Bloomington man charged with assault and strangulation of a pregnant woman
The judge set bond at $100,000, so he has to post 10% or $10,000 cash to be released from the McLean County Jail. (Bloomington Police Department)By 25 News BLOOMINGTON – A pregnant woman reporte...
Nov 30, 2022
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
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
U of I professor: The pandemic hit people aged 35-44 harder in its second year
Sheldon Jacobson, a computer science professor at the University of Illinois spoke with WJBC. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Dave Dahl SPRINGFIELD – The pandemic hit people aged 35-44 harder in ...
Nov 18, 2022
New Logan County wind farm draws threat of lawsuit
Petersen says the wind turbines are as tall as the St. Louis Arch and would pose a safety threat in winter months. (Photo courtesy: 25 News) By 25 News LOGAN COUNTY – The Logan County board has ...
Nov 18, 2022
McLean County man found guilty of child pornography
A jury found Jeffrey Martin guilty on Thursday. (Photo courtesy: 25 News) By 25 News BLOOMINGTON – After a four-day trial, a 57-year-old Normal man has been found guilty of 10 counts of possessi...
Nov 17, 2022
