Category Archives: Local News
Rec center idea to face further public, city council scrutiny
Bloomington Alderman Jamie Mathy (left) said fixing roads, sewers, and sidewalks are likely a higher priority compared to building a new recreation center. (WJBC file photo)By Howard PackowitzBLOOMING...
Aug 07, 2017
Japanese Beetles damaging crops in central Illinois
Farmers in Central and Western Illinois are being advised to scour their land for Japanese beetles after recent reports of the green and copper-colored insects causing damage to soy and corn crops. (P...
Aug 06, 2017
Tips on viewing solar eclipse
Looking directly at the eclipse can damage eyes. (Photo courtesy Ewald Brunmuller/Freeimages.com)By Greg HalbleibNORMAL – Although the best place to see the solar eclipse later this month is in ...
Aug 06, 2017
ISU board approves new contract for president Dietz
Larry Dietz will continue to serve as president of Illinois State through 2020. (WJBC File Photo)By Patrick BaronNORMAL – Illinois State University’s Board of Trustees has approved a contr...
Aug 06, 2017
Fire on Hunt Drive leaves woman dead
The fire in the 1500 block of Hunt Drive left one woman dead as Normal firefighters battled the flames. (Photo courtesy Facebook/Normal Fire Department)By Patrick BaronNORMAL – McLean County Cor...
Aug 06, 2017
Fairway Drive in Bloomington to close
(Photo courtesy Pixabay)By WJBC StaffBLOOMINGTON – Effective Monday, one northbound lane on Fairway Drive between Empire North Frontage Road and Robinson Lane will be closed, weather permitting,...
Aug 04, 2017
Connect Transit schedules public meetings to explain route changes
Connect Transit will host six listening sessions to discuss the route restructuring. Two of the meetings will be held at its offices at 351 Wylie Drive in Normal. (WJBC file photo)By Eric StockNORMAL ...
Aug 04, 2017
Mitchell becomes latest Illinois GOP lawmaker to announce retirement
State Rep. Bill Mitchell was first elected to the Illinois legislature in 1998. (Photo courtesy YouTube)By Eric StockFORSYTH – State Rep. Bill Mitchell has become the latest Republican lawmaker ...
Aug 04, 2017
Amid skepticism, residents draw up wish list for Bloomington recreation center
Bloomington resident Joe Walden expresses concerns whether the city needs to spend millions to build a new recreation center. Walden was among about 50 people attending a public meeting Thursday...
Aug 04, 2017
Husband of key state witness allowed to testify at Zimmerman murder trial
Kirk Zimmerman is accused of killing his wife in 2014. (Photos courtesy Bloomington Police) By Howard PackowitzBLOOMINGTON – A judge issued a ruling Thursday in a high profile McLean County...
Aug 03, 2017
