Category Archives: Local News
Bus driver fired following accident
Bloomington Police say no injuries were reported in a school bus crash near Veterans Parkway and Commerce on Tuesday. (Photo by Nick McClintock/WJBC)By Terry JamesBLOOMINGTON – The driver of a F...
Sep 17, 2016
Ecology Action Center offers promotion for radon testing kits
McLean County is considered a high risk area for radon. (Photo courtesy www.radonmclean.org)By Eric StockNORMAL – McLean County and much of central and northern Illinois is considered a high ris...
Sep 17, 2016
Families flock to Illinois State University
Families and students are joining together this weekend. (WJBC file photo)By Terry JamesNORMAL – There are lots of visitors in Uptown Normal this weekend as family weekend is underway.ISU Commen...
Sep 17, 2016
MetroNet announces internet pricing
MetroNet is rolling out fiber-optic internet service in Bloomington-Normal (Photo by lizzardo/flickr)By Eric StockBLOOMINGTON – MetroNet has announced pricing for what it’s touting as fast...
Sep 16, 2016
Tickets on sale for Red Cross Heroes breakfast
Tina Sipula from the Clare House food pantry was the 2015 WJBC Don Munson Spirit of McLean County Award winner. (Photo by Laura Ewan/WJBC)By WJBC StaffBLOOMINGTON – Tickets are now available for...
Sep 16, 2016
Dietz: Illinois State remains strong, despite state budget issues
It was ISU President Larry Dietz’s third State of the University speech. (Adam Studzinski/WJBC)By Adam StudzinskiNORMAL – The message from Illinois State University President Larry Dietz d...
Sep 15, 2016
Federal grant helping CIRA rehab runways
It’s the second time in less than a month the airport has received federal funding. (Photo courtesy CIRA)By Adam StudzinskiBLOOMINGTON – A nearly $1.2 million federal grant will help Centr...
Sep 15, 2016
Illinois State University conference to foster ‘tough conversations’
ISU’s Culturally Responsive Campus Community initiativeis hosting a conference at Bone Student Center Oct. 24-25. (WJBC file photo)By Eric StockNORMAL – Equity and inclusion are two main t...
Sep 15, 2016
Bloomington man sentenced for robbery, false bomb threat
Bryan Perschall reached a plea agreement in McLean County court. (Photo courtesy McLean County Jail)By Eric StockBLOOMINGTON – A Bloomington man has been sentenced to three years in prison for h...
Sep 15, 2016
Brownfield may face new charges
A child in Washington is being questioned in connection with the Brownfield case. (Photo courtesy Flickr/DavidsonScott15)By Terry JamesNORMAL – Another victim may have been found in connection w...
Sep 15, 2016
