Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
Budget cuts to be discussed at Unit 5 meeting Tuesday
Tuesday's meeting will start at 5:30 p.m. at Normal West High School. (Photo courtesy 25 News)By 25 NewsNORMAL – The Unit 5 school board plans to discuss possible budget cuts during a special me...
Jan 31, 2023
Normal home heavily damaged from fire Sunday morning
No injuries were reported and the cause of the blaze is still under investigation. (Normal Fire Department)By Jake FogalNORMAL – A fire severely damaged a house in the Carriage Hills subdivision...
Jan 29, 2023
Bloomington-Normal NAACP denounces death of Tyre Nichols, officers facing murder charges
The local NAACP chapter issued the statement on Friday. (Photo courtesy: NAACP/Facebook) By 25 News BLOOMINGTON – The Bloomington-Normal NAACP is denouncing the death of Tyre Nichols – an ...
Jan 27, 2023 (Photo courtesy: NAACP)
More voices against the assault weapons ban
State Rep. Adam Niemerg (R-Dieterich). (Dave Dahl/WJBC)By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – A southern Illinois sheriff, who says it’s unconstitutional for him to enforce Illinois’ new assault ...
Jan 27, 2023
Garage fire Thursday on Bloomington’s east side
No injuries were reported and the cause of the blaze is still under investigation. (Photo courtesy Bloomington Fire Department)By Neil DoyleBLOOMINGTON – Crews were called for a garage fire Thur...
Jan 27, 2023
Illinois State University fraternity suspended due to code of conduct violations
The suspension, according to the Illinois State University's Dean of Students website, means the organization cannot participate in any university activities. (Facebook/Illinois State University)By 25...
Jan 26, 2023
Illinois Comptroller pays off federal COVID-19 unemployment insurance loan
Illinois Comptroller Susana Mendoza. (Dave Dahl/WJBC)By IIS RadioSPRINGFIELD – Illinois Comptroller Susana Mendoza is making good on a $4.5 billion federal loan used to help the state get throug...
Jan 25, 2023
Accumulating snow expected across central Illinois Wednesday
Accumulating snow is expected across the area late tonight into Wednesday. (Graphic courtesy National Weather Service Lincoln)By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – Central Illinoisans who like their snow he...
Jan 24, 2023
Bloomington turns down hiring Washington lobbyist as debate includes verbal dig at Normal
The council voted 5-4 against paying Thorn Run Partners $270,000 over three years. (WJBC file photo)By 25 NewsBLOOMINGTON – The Bloomington City Council shot down a proposal Monday night to hire...
Jan 24, 2023
Pritzker says he remains confident assault weapons law will be upheld
Gov. JB Pritzker. (WJBC file photo)By IIS RadioSPRINGFIELD – Lawsuits against Illinois’ new ban on assault weapons are being filed in state and federal courts, but Gov. JB Pritzker says he...
Jan 20, 2023
