Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
Manufacturers of Illinois say things are trending up
Illinois Manufacturers' Association president Mark Denzler. (WJBC file photo)By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – "Manufacturing Matters" is the name of a tour the Illinois Manufacturers' Association is on...
Aug 04, 2022
91st annual McLean County Fair kicked off Wednesday
The fair runs through Sunday. More information can be found at mcleancountyfair.org. (WJBC file photo)By 25 News and WJBC StaffBLOOMINGTON – The 91st Annual McLean County Fair got underway Wedne...
Aug 04, 2022
Midwest Food Bank sending disaster relief to flood victims in Kentucky
Family food boxes are enough shelf-stable food to feed a family of four for four to five days. (Photo courtesy: Midwest Food Bank) By Blake HaasBLOOMINGTON – Amid eight inches of rainfall in eas...
Aug 03, 2022
Former exotic dancer sues Woodford County strip club for back pay
Kappa is located north of the Twin-Cities, near the Woodford-McLean County line. (WJBC file photo) By 25 NewsKAPPA – A former exotic dancer at a Woodford County strip club is suing the business ...
Aug 03, 2022
Sen. Durbin: Stay away from Bitcoin ‘let’s pump the breaks on the rocket to the moon’
Sen. Dick Durbin. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Blake HaasBLOOMINGTON – Illinois Senior Senator Dick Durbin is warning investors to stay away from cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin.Citing energy, s...
Aug 02, 2022
State Treasurer: ‘There is something for everyone’ at state fair auction
State Treasurer Michael Frerichs. (WJBC file photo)By Blake Haas and IISSPRINGFIELD – State Treasurer Mike Frerichs’ office is holding a live auction of unclaimed property at the Illinois ...
Aug 02, 2022
Local piano teacher sentenced to life in prison after final sex assault trial
Aaron Parlier, center, a former Bloomington piano teacher charged with 38 sex crimes, arrives for his bench trial in McLean County Court, Monday, Oct. 18, 2021. (Photo courtesy Pantagraph/Pool)By 25 N...
Aug 02, 2022
Weather this past week was fine for farming in Illinois
Weather this past week was fine for farming in Illinois. (WJBC file photo)By USDASPRINGFIELD – There were 5.4 days suitable for field work during the week ending July 31, 2022. Statewide, the av...
Aug 02, 2022
Secretary of State calling minorities to consider organ donation
Secretary of State Jesse White is leaving his post in November. (Photo courtesy: Jesse White/Twitter) By Blake Haas and IISBLOOMINGTON – Secretary of State Jesse White’s office encourages ...
Aug 01, 2022
State Climatologist: July was among the top 20 wettest Julys in history
The rain was welcome news for farmers in Central Illinois. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Blake Haas and IISBLOOMINGTON – According to a state climatologist, July was wetter than usual.State Cli...
Aug 01, 2022
