Category Archives: Top Stories
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
WJBC’s Laborer of Year revealed ahead of Labor Day weekend
WJBC’s "Laborer of the Year" is a couple, Greg and Mary Zappa. (Scott Miller)By Jake FogalBLOOMINGTON – The first weekend in September is celebrated as Labor Day weekend and Bloomington is...
Sep 01, 2022
Midwest Food Bank receives a $10K grant to replace the walk-in freezer door
According to a news release, the door presented mechanical and safety concerns. (Photo courtesy: Midwest Food Bank/Facebook) By Blake HaasNORMAL – The Midwest Food Bank is receiving a $10,000 gr...
Aug 29, 2022
Gas inches down a few cents in latest gas report
The national average has dropped 5 cents per gallon in the past week, averaging just $3.81 cents a gallon. (Photo Courtesy of News 25)By Jake FogalBLOOMINGTON – Average gasoline prices in Illino...
Aug 29, 2022
Man expected to survive after being shot early Monday morning in Bloomington
Police report the investigation is ongoing. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Blake Haas BLOOMINGTON - A man is in a twin-cities hospital after being shot early Monday morning. Arou...
Aug 29, 2022
Clinton woman missing; police asking for help
Anyone with information is encouraged to contact Clinton Police. (Photo courtesy: Clinton Police/Facebook) By Blake HaasCLINTON – The Clinton Police Department is asking for the public’s h...
Aug 23, 2022
Illinois gas prices stay steady in latest fuel report
The cheapest station in Illinois was priced at $3.49 a gallon, while the most expensive was $5.89 a gallon. (WJBC File Photo)By Jake FogalBLOOMINGTON – Gas prices fell just a penny across the st...
Aug 22, 2022
Connect Transit receives a $13M grant for electric buses and a training facility
Connect Transit General Manager David Braun spoke with WJBC’s Blake Haas. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Blake HaasNORMAL – Connect Transit is on the cusp of five new electric buses thanks...
Aug 16, 2022
