Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
Lawmakers pay their respects to Scott Bennett
The memorial was held at a University of Illinois performance hall on Monday. (Photo courtesy: Dave Dahl/WJBC) By Dave Dahl SPRINGFIELD – It took a performance hall on the University of Illinois...
Dec 19, 2022
ISU honors baseball star who’s giving back after making the big leagues
School leaders said DeJong made the lead gift to build the training facility that will replace the outdoor bullpen area. (Facebook/Paul DeJong)By 25 NewsNORMAL – Illinois State University is hon...
Dec 19, 2022
Two juveniles charged as adults for theft of 25 guns from Bloomington business
A juvenile female with her infant child drove Freeman, Lobdell and DaJuan Edwards-Melton to the business where they broke through a window and stole the weapons, according to a news release from the U...
Dec 16, 2022
Bloomington native Kinzinger denounces both parties as he bids farewell to Congress
Kinzinger, now living in Channahon and representing Illinois' 16th District, did not run for reelection while the other GOP committee member Liz Cheney (R-Wyoming) was defeated for re-election in the ...
Dec 16, 2022
Assault weapon debate continues in Springfield
The measure continues to be debated in Springfield. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Dave Dahl SPRINGFIELD – A high-ranking state official – who says he is a two-time survivor of gun violenc...
Dec 15, 2022
Bloomington District 87 hires administrator in charge of teaching and learning
Rummel will replace Diane Wolf, who's retiring July 1. (WJBC File Photo)By 25 NewsBLOOMINGTON – A long-time Central Illinois educator has been chosen as District 87s next administrator in charge...
Dec 15, 2022
14-year-old boy charged as adult for theft of 25 guns from Bloomington business
McLean County State's Attorney Erika Reynolds said she sought the transfer from juvenile to adult court because of the number of guns involved. (Photo by Stephen Z/flickr)By 25 NewsMCLEAN COUNTY ̵...
Dec 14, 2022
McLean County Republican Chair Connie Beard set to resign
Dennis Grundler will assume his newly appointed position as chairman and immediately. (Photo courtesy Connie Beard)By Jake FogalBLOOMINGTON – McLean County’s Republican Party Chair is step...
Dec 13, 2022
Despite financial concerns, Bloomington will increase tax collections next year
Council members Grant Walch, Sheila Montney and Nick Becker voted no. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By 25 NewsBLOOMINGTON – Bloomington will collect more in property taxes next year to help pay do...
Dec 13, 2022
Connect Transit to reduce weekend service routes
Each route will start and end based on current weekend ridership trends, according to a release. (WJBC File Photo)By 25 NewsBLOOMINGTON – Due to the continued labor shortage, Connect Transit is ...
Dec 13, 2022 (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File)
