Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
State Rep. Butler resigns to become President of the Illinois Railroad Association
Former State Rep. Tim Butler. (Photo courtesy: Dave Dahl/WJBC) By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – The turnstiles continue to spin at the Capitol, even though the election's over.State Rep. Tim Butler (R-...
Nov 11, 2022
Woman stabbed several times in Bloomington late Thursday evening
The suspect is in police custody after trying to resist arrest, according to BPD. (Photo courtesy Facebook/Bloomington Department)By 25 NewsBLOOMINGTON – A woman is hospitalized with very seriou...
Nov 11, 2022
McLean County YWCA is launching program to help women who were incarcerated
The program is free to the public. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Blake HaasBLOOMINGTON – McLean County’s YWCA is launching a new program to help women who have experienced incarceration.T...
Nov 10, 2022
Illinois Republican Party chairman sums up his party’s election night
Don Tracy, chairman, Illinois Republican Party. (Photo courtesy illinois.gop)By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – For Republicans in Illinois and nationally, the question about election night is: where did...
Nov 10, 2022
Rivian Automotive still on track to meet 2022 production goal
Rivian executives said there's strong demand for the vehicles, noting they have more than 114,000 preorders for Rivian vehicles in the U.S. and Canada. (WJBC File Photo)By 25 NewsBLOOMINGTON – R...
Nov 10, 2022
Voters reject tax referendum for McLean County’s largest school district
Unit 5 Superintendent Kristen Weikle (left) and School Board President Barry Hitchins (right). (Photo Unit 5 School District and Vimeo)By 25 NewsNORMAL – The Unit 5 school district faces the pro...
Nov 09, 2022
Normal’s purchase of Rivian vehicles becomes talking point in failed effort to reduce town’s tax levy
Normal's town government accounts for only about 11% of residents' tax bill. (Photo courtesy: 25 News/File) By 25 NewsNORMAL – Normal's proposed tax levy, the amount of property taxes the town p...
Nov 08, 2022
Illinois crops are ready for the big finish
Corn harvested for grain reached 88 percent, compared to the 5-year average of 85 percent. Soybeans harvested reached 94 percent, compared to the 5-year average of 89 percent. (WJBC file photo)By USDA...
Nov 08, 2022
Bloomington dog shelter awarded $5,000 in Freshpet program
Wishbone Canine Rescue said their philosophy was simple, they wanted to save any dog that they could. (Photo courtesy: 25 News/File) By 25 News BLOOMINGTON – The dog food company Freshpet set ou...
Nov 07, 2022
Prices at the pump expected to ease in coming weeks
GasBuddy price reports show the cheapest station in Illinois is priced at $2.99 while the most expensive was $5.87. (Flickr)By Jake FogalBLOOMINGTON – Average gasoline prices in Illinois have ri...
Nov 07, 2022
