Category Archives: Local News
ISU homecoming parade, run prompt road closures
Road closures are planned in Normal for the Illinois State homecoming parade (left) and 5k run. (Photos courtesy Town of Normal)By WJBC StaffNORMAL – Several road closures are planned in Normal ...
Oct 20, 2017
Prosecutors: Young woman aided victim in Facebook Live brawl
Michael Burton is free on bond on a felony charge for allegedly broadcasting the beating of a partially nude teenage girl on Facebook Live. (McLean County Jail photo) By Howard PackowitzBLOOMING...
Oct 19, 2017
OSF to break ground on new primary care facility in Normal
OSF Healthcare has started construction on new primary and promotp care offices at 1765 Bradford Ln. in Normal. (Photo courtesy WMBD-TV)By Breanna Lea/WMBDNORMAL – OSF Healthcare is breaking gro...
Oct 19, 2017
Prosecutor Chambers: What’s put on the internet doesn’t go away
McLean County State’s Attorney Jason Chambers said it appears a minor was the victim of a brawl in Normal last weekend that was broadcast on Facebook Live. (WJBC file photo) By Howard Packo...
Oct 19, 2017
Grand jury indicts man for ‘sextorting’ minors in Central Illinois
A federal grand jury in Peoria has indicted a Texas man with sexually exploiting four minors.(Flickr) By Howard PackowitzPEORIA – A federal grand jury in Peoria has indicted a Texas m...
Oct 18, 2017
ISU Police seek to ease safety worries after latest gun crime
A second report this month of shots fired near the ISU campus prompts university police to put out an advisory to calm safety concerns. (WJBC File Photo)By Howard PackowitzNORMAL – Illinois Stat...
Oct 18, 2017
Fort Jesse Road to close
(Photo courtesy Pixabay)By WBC StaffNORMAL – Fort Jesse Road and Willow Street between Beech Street and Blair Drive will be closed to through traffic from 8 p.m. Wednesday to 6 a.m. Thursday for...
Oct 18, 2017
ISU astronomer: NASA strikes gold in detecting star collision
Illinois State University planetarium director Thomas Willmitch explained how a recently-detected violent collision of stars is offering new clues into the mysteries of the universe. (Photo by Eric St...
Oct 18, 2017
Ireland Grove Road to close
(Photo courtesy Pixabay)By WJBC StaffBLOOMINGTON – Effective Tuesday, Ireland Grove Road between the Frontage Road entrance to Mercer Avenue will be closed to thru traffic for contractor water s...
Oct 17, 2017
2 men charged after party in Normal; reported beating still under investigation
Samuel Gentry has been charged with unlawful possession of a weapon by a felon and aggravated assault following a weekend party. (Photo courtesy McLean County Jail)By Eric StockBLOOMINGTON – McL...
Oct 17, 2017
