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
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
Rough night for Pioneers as Class 4A #1 Sacred Heart Griffin dominates 49-7
The Pioneers fall back to .500 on the season at 3-3, and has a daunting schedule remaining through the last three weeks of the regular season.(You Name It Sports)By Jake FogalBLOOMINGTON – It wa...
Sep 30, 2022
Ft. Myers resident: “These buildings are leveled”
Julie Martin, a Ft. Myers resident spoke with WJBC’s Blake Haas. (Photo courtesy: Julie Martin/Twitter) By Blake HaasFLORIDA – Florida residents are beginning to see the storm damage from ...
Sep 30, 2022
McLean County is facing a significant housing crunch in a booming local economy
Bloomington-Normal Economic Development Council President and CEO Patrick Hoban spoke with WJBC’s Blake Haas. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Blake HaasBLOOMINGTON – Due to a booming local ...
Sep 28, 2022
District 87 receives unanimous backing to join the ‘Be Smart, Gun Safety,’ initiative
District 87 Superintendent Dr. David Mouser (Photo courtesy District 87)By Blake HaasBLOOMINGTON – District 87 is joining a nationwide campaign to make parents more aware of gun safety inside th...
Sep 26, 2022
Illinois gas prices rise for the first time in 14 weeks
According to GasBuddy, prices in Illinois are 25.5 cents lower than a month ago and 66 cents higher than a year ago. (WJBC File Photo)BLOOMINGTON – Average gasoline prices in Illinois have risen...
Sep 26, 2022
