Category Archives: Local News
Early voting delayed by ballot dispute
Early voting won’t start on time this week as an Illinois Attorney General candidate is appealing a decision that removed their name from the ballot. (WJBC file photo)By Eric StockBLOOMINGTON &#...
Feb 07, 2018
Silent solar farms might be music to the ears of McLean County’s zoning board
Cyrpess Creek Renewables has applied to build two solar farms in Arrowsmith Township and another in Downs Township. (Photo courtesy of Cypress Creek Renewables Facebook page)By Howard PackowitzBLOOMIN...
Feb 07, 2018
Weather advisory extended for McLean County; more snow expected
McLean County received an estimated five inches of snow late Monday. (Photo by Eric Stock/WJBC)By Eric StockLINCOLN – The National Weather Service in Lincoln extended its Winter Weather Advisory...
Feb 06, 2018
Government regulation debated as Normal Council backs recycling, solid waste plan
The Normal Town Council has approved a 20 year solid waste plan that could lead to regulations requiring increased recycling. (WJBC file photo)By Howard PackowitzNORMAL – The Normal Town Council...
Feb 06, 2018
‘Welcoming city’ ordinance pulled from next week’s Bloomington council agenda
Bloomington Police Chief Brendan Heffner addresses the city council at a public hearing on December 18 at the Bloomington Center for the Performing Arts. A final vote on a proposed welcoming city ordi...
Feb 06, 2018
UPDATED: Murdered Bloomington woman suffered multiple stab wounds
Bloomington Police arrested Monroe Elbert at his residence shortly after arriving. (Photo courtesy Bloomington Police) By Howard Packowitz and Greg HalbleibBLOOMINGTON – The McLean County C...
Feb 05, 2018
Local Salvation Army looks for ways to boost sagging red kettle donations
McLean County residents may be asked to donate using debit or credit cards at a kiosk instead of dropping money into a red kettle. (photo courtesy – Salvation Army) By Howard PackowitzBLOOM...
Feb 05, 2018
Bloomington issues snow route parking ban
By WJBC StaffBLOOMINGTON – The City of Bloomington has issued a snow route parking ban starting at 3 p.m. today that will remain in effect until 12 p.m. tomorrow.Residents are encouraged to keep...
Feb 05, 2018
Bloomington Police search for man who shot gun along Veterans Parkway
Bloomington Police are asking the public’s help in identifying who shot a gun near an occupied car late Saturday afternoon. (Photo courtesy DavidsonScott/flickr)By Patrick BaronBLOOMINGTON ̵...
Feb 05, 2018
Normal to consider McLean County solid waste, recycling plan
McLean County’s recycling rate has leveled off at about 40 percent. (WJBC file photo)By Eric StockNORMAL – Normal could take the first step on Monday night toward strengthening its recycli...
Feb 05, 2018
