Category Archives: Local News
Henry Winkler spotted in Uptown Normal
Actor Henry Winkler was spotted in Uptown Normal. He took a photo with Normal Cultural Arts Director Beth Whisman (left) and Civic Arts Specialist Morgan Schulte (right). (Facebook/Uptown Normal)By WM...
Mar 14, 2023
Miller Park Zoo at half-capacity for construction
Miller Park Zoo is located at 1020 South Morris Avenue in Bloomington. (WJBC file photo)By WMBD-TVBLOOMINGTON – Miller Park Zoo will begin to see major upgrades as construction got underway on M...
Mar 14, 2023
Two Central Illinois teachers finalists for “Teacher of the Year” award
ISBE will begin finalist interviews this week. The teacher of the year will be announced later this spring. (WJBC file photo)By WMBD-TVNORMAL – Two local teachers have been selected as finalists...
Mar 09, 2023
Rivian to take on more debt after last month’s layoffs
The company claims it has enough cash to fund operations through 2025. (WJBC file photo)By WMBD-TVNORMAL – Rivian is taking on more debt and selling $1.3 billion dollars in bonds.The electric au...
Mar 08, 2023
Normal reintroducing Moratz Facade Grant
The program was introduced in 2003 and lasted until 2008. (WJBC File Photo)By WMBD-TVThe Normal Uptown Design Review Commission voted to move forward with reintroducing the Moratz Facade Grant on Mond...
Mar 07, 2023
North Normal cannabis dispensary plans proposed to Town Council
The proposals are up for review by Normal’s Zoning Board of Appeals on March 16, with the Town Council having the final decision following the meeting. (WJBC file photo)By Jake FogalNORMAL ̵...
Mar 07, 2023 Normal Town Council Chambers. (Photo courtesy: File)
Normal Police probe shooting at apartment complex
Anyone with information about this incident is asked to contact Normal Police at 309-454-9535. (WJBC file photo)By Neil Doyle and WMBD-TVNORMAL – Two people were injured after a shooting Monday ...
Mar 07, 2023
Fuel costs trickle down in latest GasBuddy Price Report
The cheapest station in Illinois was priced at $2.97 a gallon, while the most expensive was $4.68 a gallon. (Flickr)By Jake FogalBLOOMINGTON – Gas prices continue to drop across the state as the...
Mar 06, 2023
U of I expert sees no downside in four-day work week
University of Illinois labor and employment relations professor Bob Bruno says the concept is not new. (WJBC file photo)By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – The practice of the four-day work week is growin...
Mar 06, 2023
Settlement reached in woman’s suit accusing ex-Normal Police officer of $12,000 theft
Former Normal Police officer Brian Williams. (Photo courtesy Livingston County Sheriffs Office)By 25 NewsMCLEAN COUNTY – A former Normal Police officer who pleaded guilty to official misconduct ...
Mar 03, 2023
