Category Archives: Local News
Durbin Urges Caution in Sending Troops
Durbin is confident Hillary Clinton will earn the Democratic nomination.(Photo courtesy Facebook/Dick Durbin)By Greg HalbleibSenator Dick Durbin says past ground military efforts in the Middle East sh...
May 21, 2015
Unit 5 amending budget to show loss
The Uni 5 school board met at Chiddex Jr. High School Wednesday night. (Adam Studzinski/WJBC) By Adam Studzinski NORMAL – Unit 5 is amending its current budget to show a deficit. Finance directo...
May 20, 2015
Three juveniles arrested on battery and mob action charges
By Joe Ragusa BLOOMINGTON – Bloomington Police say three juveniles are charged with aggravated battery and mob action. Bloomington police spokesperson Sarah Mayer said the juveniles are accused ...
May 20, 2015
Work to begin on I-74 near Leroy
LeRoy - The Illinois Department of Transportation announces that weather permitting; work is scheduled to begin May 26, 2015 for the painting of the structure that carries County Highway 21 over Inter...
May 20, 2015
Work to begin on Illinois 9
West McLean County - The Illinois Department of Transportation announces that weather permitting; work is scheduled to begin May 26, 2015 for safety improvements on Illinois 9 from the intersection of...
May 20, 2015
Normal Theater Showing Caddyshack
(Photo courtesy Facebook/Normal Theater) By Connor Boyd NORMAL – The Normal Theater is helping WJBC celebrate our 90th anniversary by bringing classic films to the big screen. The celebration wi...
May 20, 2015
Habitat for Humanity seeks State Farm grant for ‘Acorns to Oaks’
Habitat for Humanity of McLean County is competing for a State Farm Neighborhood Assist grant. (Photo courtesy Facebook/Habitat for Humanity McLean County)By Eric StockBLOOMINGTON – A local prog...
May 20, 2015
Cubs’ pavers turn up in Pontiac after being taken from landfill
Wrigley Field starting moving some paving bricks as part of a major renovation. (Photo by John Lodder/flickr)By Eric StockPONTIAC – One man’s trash is another man’s treasure. Some Ch...
May 20, 2015
Heartland, EIU enter reverse transfer agreement
Eastern Illinois Vice President and Provost Blair Lord signs a reverse transfer agreement with Heartland Community College President Rob Widmer. (Joe Ragusa/WJBC)By Joe RagusaNORMAL – Heartland ...
May 19, 2015
McLean County honors fallen bicyclists in Ride of Silence
Bikers will ride from the McLean County Museum of History to Uptown Normal Wednesday night. (WJBC File Photo)By Andy DahnBLOOMINGTON – McLean County’s tenth annual Ride of Silence is being...
May 19, 2015
