Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
Gas prices are on the rise at the start of the new year
Prices at the pump are on the rise. (Photo courtesy: Flickr/File) By Blake HaasBLOOMINGTON – At the start of the new year, prices at the pump are rising.According to GasBuddy, prices across the ...
Jan 02, 2023
Illinois attorney general plans to appeal last week’s decision on no-cash-bail law
Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul. (Dave Dahl/WJBC)By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – The attorney general - without going into specifics as to why he thinks the judge in Kankakee was wrong to declar...
Jan 02, 2023
Enjoy Illinois will be part of the Rose Parade
For the first time, Enjoy Illinois is entering a float in the Rose Parade. (Graphic: Illinois Office of Tourism)By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – People who watch the Tournament of Roses parade Jan. 2 &...
Dec 29, 2022
Kankakee judge rules the state’s planned elimination of cash bail is unconstitutional
State Sen. Robert Peters (D-Chicago), chief sponsor of the no-cash-bail portion of the Safe-T Act, said the judge is acting very politically and issuing a ruling which will not hold up. (Dave Dahl/WJB...
Dec 29, 2022
Students out after pipe bursts at IWU, won’t be reimbursed for damage
Water pipe bursts at The Gates, a student apartment complex at IWU.(25 News Now)By 25 NewsBLOOMINGTON – Dozens at students at Illinois Wesleyan University will be relocated for the next semester...
Dec 28, 2022
Former Bloomington surgeon accused of sexual assault takes plea deal
The charges stem from a December 2019 incident where a female patient accused Kink of sexually assaulting her in her home. (Flickr)By 25 NewsBLOOMINGTON – A former orthopedic surgeon in Blooming...
Dec 27, 2022
Fatal Christmas Day crash near Carlock linked to North Carolina man
The collision occurred on Interstate 74 close to milepost 120 in Carlock. (WJBC File Photo)By Jake FogalCARLOCK – A deadly collision that occurred on Christmas Day in McLean County was linked to...
Dec 27, 2022
Potential candidates beginning to arise for open Senate Seat in 53rd District
A meeting of the 13 county chairs is scheduled Saturday, Jan. 7 at 10 a.m. at the Elks Lodge in Pontiac. (Flickr-Ron Cogswell)By 25 NewsBLOOMINGTON – Republican Party chairs for 13 area counties...
Dec 27, 2022
New state law aims to end stigma about GED’s
Anyone currently holding a GED certificate can request a replacement with the new name at their local regional office of education. (WJBC file photo)By IIS RadioSPRINGFIELD – The GED is getting ...
Dec 23, 2022
ICC offers tips for saving on home energy costs
ICC chairman Carrie Zalewski suggests installing a smart thermostat. (Photo courtesy 25 News)By IIS RadioSPRINGFIELD – Winter has settled in across the state and the Illinois Commerce Commission...
Dec 23, 2022
