Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
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
Santa’s Station returns to Uptown Normal this weekend
Up until Christmas Eve, Santa will still have open hours from 5 to 7 p.m. on Thursday and Friday nights and from 1 to 4 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday afternoons. (Uptown Normal)By Jake FogalBLOOMINGTON ...
Dec 02, 2022
Bloomington man charged with assault and strangulation of a pregnant woman
The judge set bond at $100,000, so he has to post 10% or $10,000 cash to be released from the McLean County Jail. (Bloomington Police Department)By 25 News BLOOMINGTON – A pregnant woman reporte...
Nov 30, 2022
Teenager arrested in Normal associated with homicide in Champaign
Champaign Police say their investigation continues. (Pixabay)By 25 NewsBLOOMINGTON – A 17-year-old has been moved from the McLean County Sheriff's Office to the Champaign County Correctional Fac...
Nov 30, 2022
A teenager and three adults arrested in Bloomington over the holiday weekend
Four people were detained by the police and are now being charged with several offenses. (WJBC File Photo)By Jake FogalBLOOMINGTON – Four people were detained by the police and are now being cha...
Nov 29, 2022
Election petitions filed for nonexistent jobs to be decided on by the Town of Normal
A McLean County judge in September invalidated the referendum, siding with Normal's claims that it is an incorporated town not subject to a ballot question. (WJBC File Photo)By 25 NewsNORMAL – T...
Nov 29, 2022 Normal Town Council Chambers. (Photo courtesy: File)
Well-known candidates on the ballot for Normal Town Council in 2023
Unlike Bloomington and Peoria, there are no wards or districts in Normal, so town council members are elected on an at-large basis. (WJBC FIle Photo)By 25 NewsNORMAL – Voters in Normal will elec...
Nov 29, 2022
New members set to join the Bloomington City Council next year
Monday was the deadline for council candidates to file nominating petitions with the city's election commission. There are only two contested races. (Youtube/City of Bloomington)By 25 NewsBLOOMINGTON ...
Nov 29, 2022
