Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
UPDATE: Pedestrian dead following traffic crash in Bloomington on Saturday
BPD and the McLean County Coroner’s Office are still investigating the crash’s circumstances. (WJBC File Photo)By Jake FogalUPDATE – McLean County Coroner Kathy Yoder has identified ...
Sep 28, 2022
Fairbury Police release more information about Saturday night incident
Fairbury Police say due to the multi-agency investigation, the suspect's identity will not be released, but add that the suspect is not local. (WJBC File Photo)By 25 NewsFAIRBURY – The Fairbury ...
Sep 28, 2022
CIRA named Airport of the Year by IDOT
Central Illinois Regional Airport was one of six airports that received Airport of the Year awards from IDOT, which were handed out Tuesday during the Illinois Public Airports Association Fall Confere...
Sep 28, 2022
Hispanic Heritage Month includes honors for Illinoisans who are leaders
Illinois Comptroller Susana Mendoza. (WJBC file photo) By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – The state's first elected statewide officer of Hispanic origin saluted her fellow Hispanics Monday.As part of His...
Sep 28, 2022
McLean County Chamber highlighting labor market in the twin-cities
McLean County Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Charlie Moore spoke with WJBC’s Blake Haas. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Blake HaasBLOOMINGTON – McLean County is adding jobs left and...
Sep 27, 2022
U of I associate dean: Solving the shortage of teachers calls for tough decisions
K-through-twelve teachers are experiencing less appreciation, less support, and more hassles than ever, according to University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign College of Education associate dean Nancy L...
Sep 27, 2022
District 87 receives unanimous backing to join the ‘Be Smart, Gun Safety,’ initiative
District 87 Superintendent Dr. David Mouser (Photo courtesy District 87)By Blake HaasBLOOMINGTON – District 87 is joining a nationwide campaign to make parents more aware of gun safety inside th...
Sep 26, 2022
Illinois gas prices rise for the first time in 14 weeks
According to GasBuddy, prices in Illinois are 25.5 cents lower than a month ago and 66 cents higher than a year ago. (WJBC File Photo)BLOOMINGTON – Average gasoline prices in Illinois have risen...
Sep 26, 2022
Bloomington City Council to vote on manager’s pay raise
Bloomington City Manager Tim Gleason. (YouTube/City of Bloomington)By 25 NewsBLOOMINGTON – Bloomington City Council members will vote Monday night on a 3.5% pay increase for City Manager Tim Gle...
Sep 26, 2022
2nd candidate emerges for Bloomington City Council seat
Jordan Baker told 25 News he works in the district office for State Sen. Jason Barickman (R-Bloomington). (Photo courtesy Jordan Baker)By 25 NewsBLOOMINGTON – A recent Illinois Wesleyan Universi...
Sep 26, 2022
