Category Archives: Local News
Town of Normal preserving artifacts from the COVID-19 pandemic in a community time capsule
The time capsule will be opened in 2042. (Photo courtesy: Town of Normal/Facebook) By Blake HaasNORMAL – The Town of Normal is looking to preserve artifacts from the COVID-19 pandemic through a ...
Jan 10, 2022
Illinois gas prices up 10 cents over the week
The cheapest station in Illinois was priced at $2.89 on Sunday while the most expensive was $4.29, according to GasBuddy price reports. (Photo courtesy Flickr/Mike Mozart)By Neil DoyleBLOOMINGTON R...
Jan 10, 2022
Consumers and manufacturers in Illinois are debating Right to Repair
Illinois lawmakers are just getting started on this one. (WJBC file photo)By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – The Right to Repair movement – allowing customers and repair shops to bypass the manufac...
Jan 10, 2022
‘Potentially large fire’ stopped by Bloomington Fire Department
The fire is currently under investigation. (Photo courtesy Bloomington Fire Department)By HOI ABCBLOOMINGTON – One person was injured and one adult and three children were temporarily displaced ...
Jan 07, 2022
Connect Transit suspending bus fares as cases of COVID-19 surge
The new procedures go into effect on Saturday. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Blake HaasNORMAL – Amid rising cases of COVID-19 in McLean County, Connect Transit is suspending bus fares and late-...
Jan 06, 2022
Bloomington Police focusing on traffic enforcement in 2022; looks to lower crashes by 10%
Bloomington Police Chief Jamal Simington. (Photo courtesy: Bloomington Police) By Blake HaasBLOOMINGTON – To crack open the new year, Bloomington’s top cop is focusing on traffic enforceme...
Jan 05, 2022
Normal Police Department looking to help officers responding to mental health calls
If interested in joining Normal’s Police Department, you can apply at NPD.org by clicking on the work for NPD link. (WJBC File Photo).By Jake FogalNORMAL- The Normal Police Department is looking...
Jan 05, 2022
ISU set to break ground on new indoor practice facility in spring or summer; looking at possible naming right opportunities
Illinois State University AD Kyle Brennan spoke with WJBC’s Scott Miller. (Photo courtesy: Illinois State University) By Blake HaasNORMAL – According to Illinois State University’s A...
Jan 05, 2022
Katthoefer Animal Building closed at Miller Park Zoo
Many of the cats are showing COVID-19 symptoms including Rilu, a male snow leopard, is struggling with Covid induced pneumonia. (WJBC File Photo).Jake FogalBLOOMINGTON-As COVID-19 cases continue to cl...
Jan 05, 2022
Mail delivery issues in Normal
USPS Chicago/Illinois District 1 says local management is aware of delivery issues in Normal and is taking steps to address the concerns. (Facebook/US Postal Service)By Neil DoyleNORMAL – Some r...
Jan 05, 2022
