Category Archives: Local News
Fell Fest to honor Normal’s oldest park
The Fell Park Neighborhood Association is hosting Fell Fest on July 25. (Photo courtesy Facebook/Fell Park Neighborhood Association)By Eric StockNORMAL – One of the oldest parts of Normal that s...
Jul 05, 2015
New Development Director of Miller Park Zoological Society excited to help zoo grow
Annual family Zoological Society memberships can be purchased for $60 and include unlimited admission to the Miller Park Zoo. (WJBC File Photo)By Andy DahnBLOOMINGTON – The Miller Park Zoologica...
Jul 04, 2015
Obituary: Vernon “Vern” Dean Shepherd
Bloomington – Vernon “Vern” Dean Shepherd, 83, of Bloomington, passed away at 2:13 p.m. on Wednesday, July 1, 2015 at Advocate BroMenn Medical Center in Normal.Per Vern's wishes, cre...
Jul 04, 2015
Police cracking down on Fourth of July drunk driving, illegal fireworks
Police may seek search warrants on drivers pulled over for suspicion of drunk driving to obtain blood samples.(Flickr/davidsonscott15)By Andy DahnBLOOMINGTON – Fourth of July means fireworks, wh...
Jul 04, 2015
Normal Fire Department warns of sparkler dangers
Sparklers can burn up to 1,800F and can set clothes or hair on fire. (WJBC File Photo)By Andy DahnBLOOMINGTON – Sparklers are a popular type of firework on the Fourth of July and can be easily p...
Jul 04, 2015
Obituary: Barbara Stewart
Barbara J. Stewart, 70, Forrest, died at 1:40 pm Thursday, July 2, 2015 at her residence in Forrest. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 am Monday, July 6, 2015 at the Forrest United Methodist Chur...
Jul 03, 2015
Fireworks expert says fireworks should be left to professionals
(Photo courtesy Flickr/Dominik Susmel) By Connor Boyd BLOOMINGTON – Independence Day is upon us which means here comes the boom. Fourth of July weekend is the biggest day of the year for firewor...
Jul 03, 2015
Miller Park hosting plethora Fourth of July events
Miller Park is home to a fireworks display every Fourth of July. (Photo courtesy Flickr/tsuacctnt) By Adam Studzinski BLOOMINGTON – There is no shortage of entertainment in Bloomington for the F...
Jul 03, 2015
Regional education offices complete reorganization
Regional Office of Education superintendent Mark Jontry said it’s been a smooth transition as his office expands to accommodate a statewide consolidation. (WJBC file photo) By Eric Stock BLOOMIN...
Jul 03, 2015
West Nile Virus lands in Mclean County
West Nile Virus found in McLean County. (Flickr) By Terry James CHENOA – No one is immune from mosquito bites and you may want take precautions as a bird found in Chenoa was infected with the We...
Jul 02, 2015
