Category Archives: Local News
More than 40 McLean County residents receive help for utility bills ahead of holidays
The funding is provided through the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Blake HaasBLOOMINGTON – More than 40 McLean County residents are smiling more this h...
Nov 18, 2021
Bloomington Salvation Army in need of bell ringers
Angie Bubon, Development Director of the Bloomington Salvation Army spoke with WJBC’s Scott Miller. (Photo courtesy: Salvation Army/Facebook)By Blake HaasBLOOMINGTON – The holiday season i...
Nov 18, 2021
Man jailed in Illinois for allegedly kidnapping Stark County girl to be extradited to Ohio soon
Jonathan Stinnett is currently being held at the McLean County Detention Facility. (Photo courtesy: McLean County Jail) By Heart of Illinois ABCBLOOMINGTON – The man arrested for allegedly kidna...
Nov 18, 2021
Normal Community A-Train concession stand named best pork chop sandwich in Illinois
The Ironmen A-Train concession crew is made up of mostly alumni’s of Normal Community High School. (Photo courtesy: IHSA/Twitter) By Blake Haas and HOI ABCNORMAL – The Illinois High School...
Nov 17, 2021
Downstate lawmaker: New EV legislation is an “opportunity for Illinois to see more success”
State Senator Jason Barickman (R-Bloomington) spoke with WJBC’s Scott Miller. (Photo courtesy: Neil Doyle/WJBC) By Blake HaasBLOOMINGTON – A downstate Republican lawmaker is praising a bil...
Nov 17, 2021
The Baby Fold’s Festival of Trees starts Thursday at the Interstate Center
The Festival of Trees is The Baby Fold’s largest fundraiser. It helps support local programs for kids. (Facebook/The Baby Fold)By Neil DoyleBLOOMINGTON – The Baby Fold's Festival of Trees ...
Nov 17, 2021
CIRA passenger traffic remains mostly leisure travel
As for holiday travel, CIRA deputy director Fran Strebing says some of the airlines have added flights for Thanksgiving. (Facebook/Central Illinois Regional Airport)By Neil DoyleBLOOMINGTON – A ...
Nov 17, 2021
State Rep. Dan Brady announces run for secretary of state
Brady is serving his eleventh term in the Illinois House, following eight years as McLean County coroner.(Facebook/Friends of Dan Brady)By Dave DahlBLOOMINGTON – A local Republican is joining a ...
Nov 17, 2021
Normal Police calling on people who are interested in applying for open positions
Applications for the positions can be found at www.normal.org. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/FIle) By Blake HaasNORMAL – Like many forces around the country, the Normal Police Department is calling on t...
Nov 16, 2021
Central Illinois Congressmen award McLean County with $100K grant to help improve Veterans Parkway
U.S. Rep. Darin LaHood (middle) and Rep. Rodney Davis (right). (Dave Dahl/WJBC) By Blake Haas BLOOMINGTON – Two central Illinois congressmen announced a $100,000 grant for the McLean County Regi...
Nov 16, 2021
