Category Archives: Local News
Gov. Pritzker to work remotely following close contact with COVID-19
Gov. JB Pritzker will be taking meetings remotely through Sunday, according to a news release. (WJBC file photo)By Neil DoyleCHICAGO – Following close contact Tuesday with a state employee who t...
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
FOID/CCL holders can sign up to receive notices electronically
Illinois State Police Director Brendan Kelly. (WJBC file photo)By IIS RadioSPRINGFIELD – FOID and concealed carry license holders can now receive notices electronically.Instead of getting paper ...
Jan 05, 2022
Normal to move forward on building outdoor fitness court
The town council will take final action on the plan in about six months after staff reports back on fundraising. (YouTube/Town of Normal)By HOI ABCNORMAL – An outdoor fitness court, costing an e...
Jan 05, 2022
Three Heartland Community College students chosen for inaugural IMA scholarship
Heartland Community College, based in Normal. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Blake HaasBLOOMINGTON – Three Heartland Community College students are the first recipients of the Lynne Mohr Scholar...
Jan 04, 2022
Local COVID-19 testing options
The McLean County Health Department has listed local testing options on its website. Those can be found here. (Twitter/ReditusLabs)By Neil DoyleBLOOMINGTON – With increases in COVID-19 cases and...
Jan 04, 2022
