Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
IHSA board selects ISU’s Hancock Stadium as football state final host
Hancock Stadium hosted the inaugural IHSA Football State Finals in 1974 and hosted over 100 IHSA Football State Championship games from 1974 to 1998. (WJBC file photo)By Neil DoyleNORMAL – The I...
Dec 08, 2022
Going green is part of State Farm’s ‘good neighbor’ policy
State Farm says it has entered into an agreement with Constellation to buy 103,000 megawatt hours of energy per year, equal to 74,000 metric tons of carbon emissions annually or 16,000 gasoline powere...
Dec 07, 2022
Two families displaced after duplex fire in Bloomington
No injuries were reported and the cause of the fire is still under investigation. (Photo courtesy Bloomington Fire Department)By Neil DoyleBLOOMINGTON – A duplex fire Tuesday afternoon in Bloomi...
Dec 07, 2022
Efforts underway in Normal to throw out election petitions for jobs that don’t exist
Town of Normal’s Electoral Board. (Photo courtesy 25 News)By 25 NewsNORMAL – Two residents of Normal, including an ex-town council member, have formally objected to election petitions for ...
Dec 07, 2022
Rivian signs wind energy deal to power factory in Normal
This is the second project between Rivian and Apex, which is installing a wind turbine at the car plant's test track in northwest Normal. (WJBC file photo)By 25 NewsNORMAL – Rivian Automotive pl...
Dec 07, 2022
Teenager arrested for SUV theft in Stanford
Police Chief Dustin Carter said in a Facebook post that the SUV was stolen October 31. (WJBC file photo) By 25 NewsSTANFORD – Stanford Police have arrested a 17-year-old juvenile suspected of st...
Dec 07, 2022
McLean County Board splits party leadership
All 20 board members were sworn in Monday morning. (Photo courtesy 25 News)By 25 NewsBLOOMINGTON – A split McLean County board will also have split leadership.Board member John McIntyre will ret...
Dec 06, 2022
Fatal car crash Monday afternoon near LeRoy
The crash remains under investigation by the coroner’s office and the McLean County Sheriff’s Office. (WJBC file photo)By Neil DoyleLEROY – Authorities are investigating a deadly car...
Dec 06, 2022
Losing candidate for governor last month is preparing for whatever is next
State Sen. Darren Bailey (R-Xenia). (Photo courtesy Kent Casson)By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – Looking back on his losing campaign for governor and just weeks away from being out of office entirely, ...
Dec 05, 2022
Merger set to increase Morton Community Bank’s presence in the Twin Cities
The acquisition will boost Morton Community Bank's total assets to about $5.75 billion, according to a news release. (Flickr)By 25 NewsBLOOMINGTON – Morton Community Bank is acquiring a Springfi...
Dec 02, 2022
