Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
Connect Transit finalizes plans for Rivian bus route
For the first month, Connect Transit won't charge fares on the Cobalt Line to encourage people to try the new service. (Facebook/Connect Transit)By 25 NewsNORMAL – Bloomington-Normal's public tr...
Aug 24, 2022
Clinton woman missing; police asking for help
Anyone with information is encouraged to contact Clinton Police. (Photo courtesy: Clinton Police/Facebook) By Blake HaasCLINTON – The Clinton Police Department is asking for the public’s h...
Aug 23, 2022
Bloomington Council approves contract with city government’s largest workers’ union, deal to cost city almost $800K over 3 years
The contract covers employees in Public Works, Parks and Recreation, and other departments. (Photo courtesy 25 News)By 25 NewsBLOOMINGTON – The Bloomington City Council Monday night unanimously ...
Aug 23, 2022
Divided city council agrees to pay $750K for Downtown Bloomington ‘Streetscape’ plan
The McLean County Chamber of Commerce, The Bloomington-Normal Economic Development Council and Mayor Mboka Mwilambwe all supported the expenditure. (Facebook/Downtown Bloomington IL)By 25 NewsBLOOMING...
Aug 23, 2022
Illinois gas prices stay steady in latest fuel report
The cheapest station in Illinois was priced at $3.49 a gallon, while the most expensive was $5.89 a gallon. (WJBC File Photo)By Jake FogalBLOOMINGTON – Gas prices fell just a penny across the st...
Aug 22, 2022
Illinois State Fair Golden Abe awards
Second-generation Fried What! family member Shelby Burton says it starts with a piece of homemade pie. (Dave Dahl/WJBC)By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – You know that there are plenty of calories summon...
Aug 22, 2022
Newest Illinois Supreme Court justice is getting used to her new duties
Justice Lisa Holder White, 54, is a Decatur native who most recently served as an appellate judge for more than a decade. (Photo courtesy HOI ABC)By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – The newest member of t...
Aug 22, 2022
Normal Police probing armed robbery near ISU
Anyone with additional information about this incident is asked to contact Normal Police at 309-454-9535. (WJBC file photo) By Neil DoyleNORMAL – Normal Police are investigating an armed robbery...
Aug 22, 2022
Effort underway to block referendum in Normal creating council districts instead of at-large representation
Petition with almost 2,200 signatures filed Monday, August 8, 2022 with Normal Town Clerk Angie Huonker. (Photo courtesy 25 News)By 25 NewsNORMAL – A challenge has been made to efforts aiming to...
Aug 19, 2022
Illinois State Police release details of summer firearm enforcement blitz
In that case, under Illinois law, guns are supposed to be turned over the local law enforcement. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Blake Haas and IISSPRINGFIELD – Illinois State Police is announcin...
Aug 18, 2022
