Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
UPDATE: Normal Police release more details on weekend shooting
The victim's name will not be released due to the nature of the incident, according to a news release. (WJBC file photo)By WJBC StaffNORMAL – Normal Police are releasing more details regarding a...
Sep 20, 2022 Photo courtesy: Normal Police
Former state’s attorney elevated to judge in 11th Judicial Circuit
Don Knapp took his oath in front of more than 100 family, friends and fellow judges - at the McLean County Law and Justice Center Friday. (Photo courtesy 25 News)By 25 NewsBLOOMINGTON – There's ...
Sep 19, 2022
Man dead after fatal hotel shooting in Normal
The victim's name is being withheld until family is notified. (WJBC file photo)By 25 NewsNORMAL – Police are investigating a deadly shooting that happened at a Twin Cities hotel.According to a r...
Sep 19, 2022
First woman named to serve as McLean County State’s Attorney
Erika Reynolds. (Photo courtesy 25 News)By 25 NewsBLOOMINGTON – A local lawyer made history Thursday evening when she was selected to become the first woman to hold the office of McLean County S...
Sep 16, 2022
BPD probing Wednesday night shots fired incident
No injuries were reported and no arrests have been made, according to Bloomington Police. (WJBC file photo) By Neil DoyleBLOOMINGTON – Police are investigating a shots fired incident that happen...
Sep 15, 2022
Police: 2 pedestrians in critical condition after being hit outside Pub II
If you have any information which may assist NPD in this investigation, please contact NPD criminal investigations Division at 309-454-9535. (WJBC/File) By Neil DoyleUPDATE (NORMAL) – Illinois S...
Sep 15, 2022
Gov. Pritzker issues disaster declaration in an attempt to get federal help with migrants
Gov. JB Pritzker. (Facebook/Gov. JB Pritzker)SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) - Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker on Wednesday called up 75 members of the Illinois National Guard to help organize shelter, food and me...
Sep 15, 2022
NPD: Suspect had BB gun in hotel standoff
Normal Police took Michael A. Sumpter into custody after a standoff at Comfort Suites on Greenbriar Drive. (Photo courtesy 25 News)By Neil Doyle and 25 NewsNORMAL – A man has been arrested after...
Sep 15, 2022
Pork and Pigskins first round voting is underway
WJBC’s Scott Miller with the A-Train concession group at Normal Community High School, last year’s state champions. (Scott Miller/WJBC)By Neil DoyleBLOOMINGTON – First round voting t...
Sep 14, 2022
City names new director of Miller Park Zoo
Jay Pratte comes to the city after holding positions with the Dallas Zoo, Zoo Atlanta, Omaha's Henry Doorly Zoo & Aquarium and the Utica Zoo.(WJBC file photo)By Neil DoyleBLOOMINGTON – The C...
Sep 14, 2022
