Category Archives: Top Stories
Normal Community back in win column with Week 5 win over Bloomington Purple Raiders
Normal Community picked up a crucial Week 5 win over Bloomington High 35-7.(Blake Haas)By Jake FogalBLOOMINGTON – As rain fell from above and lightning lit up the sky, tough playing conditions a...
Sep 23, 2022
Connect Transit celebrates new infrastructures for bus systems
This process will jump-start the process to continued electrification of their systems. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By 25 News BLOOMINGTON – Innovation is growing within public transportation fo...
Sep 23, 2022
SAFE-T Act, eliminating cash bail, goes into effect Jan. 1, 2023
The new law goes into effect at the first of the year. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Blake HaasBLOOMINGTON – Illinois’ elimination of cash bail at the first of the year is stirring up pol...
Sep 20, 2022
New mobile app lets users tip off McLean County Sheriff and communicate directly
The app is free. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By 25 NewsBLOOMINGTON – The McLean County Sheriff's Office is going digital. A new mobile app will allow users to communicate directly with the Sheri...
Sep 12, 2022
Gov. Pritzker announces tax rebates
Governor J.B. Pritzker made the announcement on Monday. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Dave Dahl SPRINGFIELD – The checks will be in the mail. Or in your direct deposit.Gov. Pritzker, other exec...
Sep 12, 2022
High cost and labor shortage hurting pumpkin farmers in Morton
Ackerman Family Farms, located in Morton, grows over 150 different pumpkins. (Photo courtesy: Ackerman Family Farms)By Blake HaasMORTON – In the pumpkin capital of the world, farmers are feeling...
Sep 12, 2022
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
