Category Archives: Local News
Tiritilli seeks discovery recount
Marc Tiritilli has filed for a discovery recount in his bid to become Normal’s mayor. (Photo courtesy Facebook/Marc Tiritilli for Mayor of Normal)By Eric StockNORMAL – Challenger Marc Tiri...
Apr 26, 2017
Caterpillar sees sales, revenue increases
Caterpillar sees an increase in sales and revenue for the first time in two years. (Photo courtesy Twitter/@_EugeneDaniel)By WJBC StaffPEORIA – For the first time in more than two years, quarter...
Apr 26, 2017
Heartland considers using cash reserves amid state budget crisis
Heartland Community College has about 15 percent of its total budget in its reserve fund. (WJBC file photo)By WMBD-TVNORMAL – The continued budget stalemate in Illinois is forcing Heartland Comm...
Apr 26, 2017
Rauner in Bloomington touts anti-tax stance amid impasse
Gov. Bruce Rauner (left) toured the Beer Nuts plant in Bloomington on Tuesday. (Photo courtesy Facebook/Bruce Rauner)By WMBD-TV and Howard PackowitzBLOOMINGTON – As Illinois remained locked in a...
Apr 25, 2017
Witness testimony will be heard at Kirk Zimmerman’s trial
McLean County Judge Scott Drazewski has allowed Maria Legg’s testimony to be heard at Kirk Zimmerman’s trial. (WJBC File Photo)By Howard PackowitzBLOOMINGTON – A woman will be allowe...
Apr 25, 2017
Wisconsin man charged with home invasion, criminal trespass
DeMarques Greene has been charged with home invasion and two counts of criminal trespass to a residence. (WJBC File Photo)By Patrick BaronBLOOMINGTON – McLean County prosecutors have charged a W...
Apr 25, 2017
LISTEN: DESTIHL’s $14 million facility plans for May 27 opening
By Sam Wood and Patti PennWJBC’s Sam Wood and Patti Penn had an opportunity to tour DESTIHL’s new $14 million facility in Normal, Ill. this month. Listen (and view) the experience below:ht...
Apr 24, 2017
Illinois proposal aims to address teacher shortage
Superintendent Mark Daniel said Unit 5 schools haven’t had as difficult a time as other school districts have had in attracting qualified teachers. (WJBC file photo)By Eric StockNORMAL – U...
Apr 24, 2017
Duckworth talks health care, proposed cuts in town hall at Illinois Wesleyan
U.S. Sen. Tammy Duckworth (D-Ill.) hosted a town hall meeting Sunday at Illinois Wesleyan University’s Hansen Student Center. (Photo courtesy Facebook/Tammy Duckworth)By Eric StockBLOOMINGTON &#...
Apr 24, 2017
Sewer work planned on Main Street overnight
(Photo courtesy Pixabay)By WJBC StaffBLOOMINGTON – Overnight lane closures are planned this week on Main Street between Olive and Chestnut streets for sewer lining work.Work is scheduled for 8 p...
Apr 24, 2017
