Category Archives: Local News
Barickman: Rauner ‘lost credibility’ by signing abortion bill
State Sen. Jason Barickman says he’s heard lots of anger from conservatives since Gov. Bruce Rauner approved state funding for abortions. (Photo by Eric Stock/WJBC)By Eric StockBLOOMINGTON ̵...
Oct 05, 2017
UPDATED: Bloomington, Normal police investigate gunshot reports
Police did not find evidence of the reported gunshots. (WJBC file photo)By Greg HalbleibBLOOMINGTON – Bloomington police are looking for the public’s help as they investigate a report of s...
Oct 04, 2017
Lucky Day Lotto winner sold in El Paso
Barbara Walter says she checked her ticket the day after the drawing. (Photo courtesy Illinois Lottery)By Greg HalbleibEL PASO – A woman from El Paso has won $150,000 in an Illinois Lottery game...
Oct 04, 2017
Livingston County United Way kicks off fundraising campaign
Jon Kilgore is chairing the fundraising campaign with a goal of $201,000. (Photo by Cynthia Grau/WJBC/WJEZ)By Cynthia GrauPONTIAC – The United Way of Livingston County kicked off its fundraising...
Oct 04, 2017
‘Zoo Do’ sets fundraising record
Miller Park Zoological Society hosted its annual Zoo Do fundraiser on Sept. 23. (Photo by B Corbin/WJBC)By WJBC StaffBLOOMINGTON – Miller Park’s Zoo’s largest annual fundraiser was a...
Oct 04, 2017
Police in Normal probe shots fired at house; man wounded
Police in Normal are investigating gunfire that struck a house Tuesday night in the 300 block of Vernon Avenue. (Photo by Eric Stock/WJBC)By Eric StockNORMAL – Police in Normal are investigating...
Oct 04, 2017 Photo courtesy: Normal Police
Constitution Boulevard in Normal to close
(Photo courtesy Pixabay)By WJBC StaffNORMAL – Northbound Constitution Boulevard from Uptown Circle to Mulberry Street will be closed for the installation of Uptown lighting on Wednesday from 5-1...
Oct 04, 2017
Several Woodford County schools close due to reported threat of shooting
Metamora High School was closed on Tuesday as authorities investigate a possible threat of a shooting. (Photo courtesy WMBD-TV)By Eric StockMETAMORA – Multiple schools in Woodford County have ca...
Oct 03, 2017
Normal Council backs higher cost for Towanda-Vernon intersection upgrades
Normal’s town council agreed to move extra funds from taxes to help improve the intersection or Towanda and Vernon. (WJBC file photo)By Howard PackowitzNORMAL – The town of Normal will be ...
Oct 03, 2017
Former Bloomington resident discusses his experience living in Las Vegas
Following the deadly shooting in Las Vegas, President Trump ordered all flags to fly at half staff today. (Photo courtesy Flickr/US Army)By Howard PackowitzBLOOMINGTON – Las Vegas, the site of t...
Oct 02, 2017
