Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
Kankakee judge rules the state’s planned elimination of cash bail is unconstitutional
State Sen. Robert Peters (D-Chicago), chief sponsor of the no-cash-bail portion of the Safe-T Act, said the judge is acting very politically and issuing a ruling which will not hold up. (Dave Dahl/WJB...
Dec 29, 2022
Students out after pipe bursts at IWU, won’t be reimbursed for damage
Water pipe bursts at The Gates, a student apartment complex at IWU.(25 News Now)By 25 NewsBLOOMINGTON – Dozens at students at Illinois Wesleyan University will be relocated for the next semester...
Dec 28, 2022
Former Bloomington surgeon accused of sexual assault takes plea deal
The charges stem from a December 2019 incident where a female patient accused Kink of sexually assaulting her in her home. (Flickr)By 25 NewsBLOOMINGTON – A former orthopedic surgeon in Blooming...
Dec 27, 2022
Fatal Christmas Day crash near Carlock linked to North Carolina man
The collision occurred on Interstate 74 close to milepost 120 in Carlock. (WJBC File Photo)By Jake FogalCARLOCK – A deadly collision that occurred on Christmas Day in McLean County was linked to...
Dec 27, 2022
Potential candidates beginning to arise for open Senate Seat in 53rd District
A meeting of the 13 county chairs is scheduled Saturday, Jan. 7 at 10 a.m. at the Elks Lodge in Pontiac. (Flickr-Ron Cogswell)By 25 NewsBLOOMINGTON – Republican Party chairs for 13 area counties...
Dec 27, 2022
New state law aims to end stigma about GED’s
Anyone currently holding a GED certificate can request a replacement with the new name at their local regional office of education. (WJBC file photo)By IIS RadioSPRINGFIELD – The GED is getting ...
Dec 23, 2022
ICC offers tips for saving on home energy costs
ICC chairman Carrie Zalewski suggests installing a smart thermostat. (Photo courtesy 25 News)By IIS RadioSPRINGFIELD – Winter has settled in across the state and the Illinois Commerce Commission...
Dec 23, 2022
Illinois sees third highest decline in US population over past year
The statistics account for births, deaths, and moves within and between states. (Photo by Doug Kerr/flickr)By Jake FogalBLOOMINGTON – Illinois lost an estimated 104,000 residents between 2021 an...
Dec 23, 2022
Sheriff: local jail grapples with mentally ill inmates who should be getting help from the state
The sheriff hopes things will change, but in the meantime, he plans to work with other community agencies to help the progressing issue. (WJBC File Photo)By 25 NewsMCLEAN COUNTY (25 News Now) – ...
Dec 21, 2022
State Farm Holiday Classic gets underway next week
By Neil DoyleBLOOMINGTON – The best basketball this side of March. That’s the saying for the annual State Farm Holiday Classic, which kicks off Tuesday, Dec. 27 and runs through Friday, De...
Dec 21, 2022
