Category Archives: Local News
Normal Police still investigating shooting death of Peoria man in September
Normal Police asks anyone with information to contact NPD Detective Kendra DeRosa at (309) 454-9624 Kderosa@normal.org, or Detective John Cleveland at 309-454-9614, Jcleveland@normal.org. (WJBC file p...
Nov 29, 2021
More environmentally friendly gifts this holiday season
The Illinois Public Interest Research Group is out with "Fixed for the Holidays," a guide to spreading holiday cheer while saving electronics from the landfill. (Facebook/Illinois PIRG)By Dave DahlSPR...
Nov 29, 2021
​Thanksgiving cooking tips from the Illinois State Fire Marshal’s Office
Fire marshal spokesperson JC Fultz also cautions those cooking with a turkey fryer, saying they should only be used outside and that you should make sure the turkey is thoroughly thawed before you dro...
Nov 24, 2021
State lawmakers hear from nursing home officials at this stage of the pandemic
A union official added, everybody needs to remember that most people want to stay out of nursing homes, in favor of their own homes, for as long as possible. (WJBC file photo)By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD &...
Nov 24, 2021
Annual parking sting at shopping malls statewide
Those that are busted face hefty fines ranging from up to $350 for parking in a disability spot without a placard to as much as $2,500 and losing your license for a year if caught using a deceased per...
Nov 24, 2021
Illinois Tollway expects 9 million vehicles throughout the holiday weekend
Over the Thanksgiving holiday weekend the heaviest travel is expected on Wednesday when nearly 1.8 million vehicles are projected to use the 294-mile tollway system. (Facebook/Illinois Tollway)By WJBC...
Nov 24, 2021
Bloomington Police Chief on local Christmas Parade
Bloomington Police Chief Jamal Simington. (Photo courtesy City of Bloomington)By Neil DoyleBLOOMINGTON – Some communities are making changes to their Christmas Parade routes and adding safety me...
Nov 23, 2021
Illinois harvest is almost complete
Soybeans harvested reached 95 percent, compared to the 5-year average of 98 percent. (Photo courtesy Flickr) By USDASPRINGFIELD – There were 5.1 days suitable for field work during the week endi...
Nov 23, 2021
One dead after crash on I-55 in McLean County
Illinois State Police said preliminary reports indicate the tow truck was recovering a disabled semi-trailer along the shoulder when the tow truck was struck by the passenger vehicle. (Facebook/Illino...
Nov 23, 2021
District 87 names new superintendent
David Mouser. (Photo courtesy District 87)By HOI ABCBLOOMINGTON – David Mouser will be the next superintendent at Bloomington Public Schools, pending approval of the District 87 Board of Educati...
Nov 23, 2021
