Category Archives: Local News
Illinois Treasurer returns Purple Heart to Central Illinois family
Illinois treasurer Michael Frerichs returned a Purple Heart to the family of World War II veteran Cpl. Edward Dunn of Peoria at a ceremony in front of the World War I and World War II Veteran's Memori...
May 22, 2017
CIRA seeks to expand tax base; Barickman wants more discussion
Central Illinois Regional Airport is getting some pushback over its proposal to expand its tax base. (WJBC file photo)By WMBD-TVBLOOMINGTON – Central Illinois Regional Airport is looking to broa...
May 22, 2017
Prosecutor Chambers: Criminal case hard to prove for BHS nude photo website
McLean County State’s Attorney Jason Chambers says he has noticed more revenge porn cases in recent years, and he hopes increased publicity will encourage victims to seek help. (WJBC file photo)...
May 22, 2017
Normal PD rooftop event raises money for Special Olympics
Normal Police will be collecting donations for Special Olympics until 2 p.m. at Dunkin’ Donuts at 1603 N. Main St. (Photo courtesy WBNQ)By Eric StockNORMAL – Police in Normal are trying to...
May 19, 2017
Kenney man faces animal cruelty and weapons charges
A Kenney man faces felony charges for allegedly shooting a dog and possessing an unspecified explosive.(Photo courtesy DeWitt County Sheriff’s Office)By Greg HalbleibKENNEY – A Kenney man ...
May 19, 2017
Bloomington, Normal awarded grant for historic preservation program
Bloomington and Normal will be taking part in the Commission Assistance and Mentoring Program this fall. (WJBC file photo)By WJBC StaffBLOOMINGTON – Bloomington and Normal will share in a federa...
May 19, 2017
Towanda, Parkinson avenues in Normal to close; University Street closes early
(Photo courtesy Pixabay)By WJBC StaffNORMAL – Towanda Avenue south of Ironwood Country Club Drive will be closed to through traffic beginning at 7 a.m. Friday and remain closed until 5 p.m. Tues...
May 19, 2017
No physical evidence tied to Bloomington murder suspect
Kirk Zimmerman is accused of killing his wife in 2014. (Photos courtesy Bloomington Police)By Howard PackowitzA Bloomington Police detective testified Thursday he’s aware of no physical ev...
May 18, 2017
Two teens arrested for bomb threat at Leroy McDonald’s
(Photo courtesy of Leroy Police Department)By Howard PackowitzLEROY – Police in Leroy, southeast of Bloomington, have arrested a pair of teenage boys, who may have gotten a little more than they...
May 18, 2017
Local agencies mark National Prevention Week
The Institute for Human Resources in Pontiac is one of several local agencies marking National Prevention Week. (Photo Cynthia Grau/WJBC-WJEZ)By Cynthia GrauPONTIAC – This week is National Preve...
May 18, 2017
