Category Archives: Local News
Police investigating gunshots on Bloomington’s west side
Bloomington police are seeking information on the early Tuesday morning gunfire on W. Olive St. (Photo courtesy Facebook/Bloomington Police)By Greg HalbleibBLOOMINGTON – Bloomington Police are i...
Feb 20, 2018
Children’s Discovery Museum unveils new logo
Normal Mayor Chris Koos (left to right), Museum Director Beth Whisman, members of the Normal Town Council Chemberly Cummings, Kevin McCarthy, Kathleen Lorenz and State Rep. Dan Brady all pose with the...
Feb 20, 2018
McLean County Board approves wind farm plan
Following a debate that lasted over an hour, the McLean County Board narrowly approved a proposal for a new wind farm in the county. (WJBC File Photo)By Patrick BaronBLOOMINGTON – After a length...
Feb 20, 2018
Heartland reveals first of four presidential finalists
Melinda Tejada has been an administrator at Waubonsee Community College for 30 years. (Photo courtesy Heartland Community College)By Eric StockNORMAL – Heartland Community College is introducing...
Feb 20, 2018
Allin Street in Bloomington to close
(Photo courtesy Pixabay)By WJBC StaffBLOOMINGTON – Effective immediately, North Allin Street between Walnut and Chestnut streets will be closed to all traffic due to sewer repair work.North Alli...
Feb 20, 2018
Normal council to consider feasibility study for multi-sports complex
A consultant from Florida would submit a report in about three months if approved by the Normal Town Council. (WJBC file photo)By Howard PackowitzNORMAL – Discussions about a possible athletic c...
Feb 19, 2018
Fake IRS calls target Illinois residents
The Internal Revenue Service says it contacts taxpayers through mail, never through a call threatening arrest. (WJBC file photo)By Cole Lauterbach/Illinois Radio NetworkCHICAGO – A new round of ...
Feb 18, 2018
Livingston County family planning services include women and men
Livingston County Health Department educators stress that family planning is not limited to women. (WJBC file photo)By Cynthia GrauPONTIAC – The Livingston County Public Health Department offers...
Feb 18, 2018
New grant helps provide gifts for adopted kids
(Photo courtesy Facebook/Child Protection Network)By Crystal DonaldsonBLOOMINGTON – Making kids feel loved and celebrated is the goal of a program receiving a one thousand dollar grant from Yout...
Feb 18, 2018
Unit 5 bus crash caused by negligent driver
A Unit 5 school bus overturned after colliding with a car Wednesday afternoon on Rt. 150 and Abraham Rd., near Evans Jr. High. (Photo courtesy Breanna Lea/WMBD-TV)By Patrick BaronBLOOMINGTON – F...
Feb 18, 2018
