Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
Manufacturing is booming in McLean County – but for the rest of the state, not so much
In McLean County, more than $2 billion in economic output comes from manufacturing, which is about 10% of the county’s budget. (Photo courtesy: Flickr/File) By Blake HaasBLOOMINGTON – The ...
Oct 19, 2022
ISAC urges eligible borrowers to fill out the newly released student debt relief online application
ISAC spokesperson Lynn Baker says everyone who thinks they are eligible should go ahead and get the application done. (WJBC file photo)By IIS RadioSPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Student Assistance C...
Oct 19, 2022
IDPH announces $3.7 million in federal funding for local health department partners
Illinois Department of Public Health director Dr. Sameer Vohra (center). (Facebook/Illinois Department of Public Health)By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – The pandemic brought disparities in health care ...
Oct 19, 2022
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
