Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
Normal Town Council votes 4-3 to favor Rivian and not seek bids to buy government vehicles
The elected officials authorized Normal City Manager Pam Reece to by an electric pickup truck and sport utility vehicle from Rivian. (WJBC file photo)By 25 NewsNORMAL – The Normal Town Council n...
Oct 18, 2022
New study: People went to sex for a coping mechanism during COVID lockdowns
Researcher Liza Berdychevsky,at the University of Illinois is conducting the study. (Photo courtesy: Flickr) By Dave Dahl SPRINGFIELD – Pandemic sex, for many of us, was pretty good. University ...
Oct 17, 2022
Woman grazed by bullet during shooting in Normal
Police report the investigation is ongoing. (WJBC file photo)By 25 NewsNORMAL – A woman was grazed by a bullet in a shooting early Saturday morning in Normal.Officers responded around 2:00 A.M. ...
Oct 17, 2022
ISU board approves renaming of Redbird Arena after CEFCU donation
That money will go toward enhancing the student-athlete experience at the university. (Photo courtesy: 25 News/File) By 25 News NORMAL – Illinois State University's board of trustees met Friday ...
Oct 14, 2022
McLean County Board approves 4 solar power projects, rewards administrator with pay raise
The new special use permit is for a solar farm on almost 81 acres in Bloomington Township, just north of Old Colonial Road and 1600 East Road. (WJBC file photo)By 25 NewsBLOOMINGTON – The McLean...
Oct 14, 2022
Trio of Republicans says the influence of Mike Madigan extends past his run as Speaker of the House
The former Illinois House Speaker Mike Madigan. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Dave Dahl SPRINGFIELD – A trio of Illinois House candidates – all Republicans from the Chicago suburbs –...
Oct 13, 2022
Bloomington man jailed in connection to July stabbing in Normal
On July 29th, Normal Police were called to Charlotte Drive after a report of a man who was stabbed. (Photo courtesy Facebook/Bloomington Department)By 25 NewsBLOOMINGTON – A 24-year-old Blooming...
Oct 13, 2022
Springfield ACLU hosts forum on state’s Pretrial Fairness Act
Proponents of the Pretrial Fairness Act, which takes effect January First in Illinois and eliminates cash bail, want to do some myth-busting. (Photo courtesy American Civil Liberties Union)By Dave Dah...
Oct 13, 2022
McLean County Democrats support Unit 5 School District tax referendum
McLean County Democrats meeting Tuesday night voted to accept the party's executive committee recommendation urging voters to vote yes on the proposal, conflicting with the McLean County Republican Pa...
Oct 13, 2022
Gas prices back on the rise in Central Illinois
Jay Young, an oil and gas expert, spoke with WJBC’s Neil Doyle. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Blake HaasBLOOMINGTON – Thanks to a cut by OPEC +, gas prices across Central Illinois are bac...
Oct 12, 2022
