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Corn condition was rated 4 percent very poor, 4 percent poor, 21 percent fair, 51 percent good, and 20 percent excellent. (WJBC file photo)By USDASPRINGFIELD – There were 5.5 days suitable for f...

The largest gains are seen in minority student enrollment which is up 13 percent over fall of 2021 and 24 percent from fall of 2020. (Photo courtesy Heartland Community College)By Neil DoyleNORMAL ...

The Camelback Bridge was named to the National Register of Historic Places in 1997 and was reconstructed in 2001. The bridge is in need of general repairs, including wood re-decking and painting. (WJB...

The cause of the fire is still under investigation. (Photo courtesy Bloomington Fire Department)By Neil DoyleBLOOMINGTON – Bloomington fire crews were called to a home on the east side Saturday ...

The incident remains under investigation by the Bloomington Police Department and the McLean County Coroner's Office. (WJBC file photo)By 25 NewsBLOOMINGTON – The McLean County Coroner has ident...

Anyone with information is encouraged to contact Bloomington Police. (Photo courtesy: Flickr/File)By 25 NewsBLOOMINGTON – One person is said to be in critical condition after being shot just blo...

Ward 6 City Council candidate Cody Hendricks. (Photo courtesy Cody Hendricks)By 25 NewsBLOOMINGTON – High school history teacher and former Pekin City Councilman Cody Hendricks announced Thursda...

WJBC’s "Laborer of the Year" is a couple, Greg and Mary Zappa. (Scott Miller)By Jake FogalBLOOMINGTON – The first weekend in September is celebrated as Labor Day weekend and Bloomington is...

According to the Bloomington Fire Department, the crash happened at Washington Street and North Veterans Parkway. (Facebook/City of Bloomington – Fire)By Blake HaasBLOOMINGTON – Two people...

Robert Bosquez, lead chairman of the effort spoke with WJBC’s Scott Miller. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Blake HaasBLOOMINGTON – Local organizations are gearing up to help those in need ...