Category Archives: Local News

Wetterling details emerge one year after stop in Normal
Patty Wetterling shared her story in Normal just one year ago. (Facebook/Jacob Wetterling Resource Center)By Terry JamesNORMAL – One year ago, the mother of Minnesota’s Jacob Wetterling ca...
Syndicated Author Sep 07, 2016

Police arrest 2 Bloomington men on weapons charges
Normal Police arrested two Bloomington men on weapons charges over the weekend. WJBC file photo)By Eric StockNORMAL – Police in Normal arrested two Bloomington men over the weekend on weapons ch...
Syndicated Author Sep 06, 2016

Normal considering bike sharing program
Normal has been working to expand bicycle access in the community. (Photo courtesy Flickr/MichaelCornelius)By Adam StudzinskiNORMAL – The Town of Normal will soon have a bike sharing program, if...
Syndicated Author Sep 06, 2016

MCHD: Flu shots ready for the public
Flu shots are available at the McLean County Health Department. (Photo courtesy Flickr/USACEEuropeDis)By Adam StudzinskiBLOOMINGTON – Flu season is quickly approaching and the McLean County Heal...
Syndicated Author Sep 05, 2016

Illinois State takes part in military study on hearing loss caused by explosions
Illinois State University assistant professor Antony Joseph has been studying hearing loss in soldiers with the U.S. Department of Defense since his time as a Navy commander. (Photo courtesy www.ilstu...
Syndicated Author Sep 05, 2016

LIHEAP enrollment underway
MCCA now accepting applications for home heating assistance. (Logo courtesy Mid-Central Community Action.)By Sam ThomasBLOOMINGTON – Winter is just around the corner and that means many area res...
Syndicated Author Sep 04, 2016

Busey Bank named Best Bank to Work For
Busey was one of 60 organizations to receive the recognition. (Photo courtesy Facebook/BuseyBank)By Adam StudzinskiBLOOMINGTON – Busy Bank has been named as one of 2016’s Best Banks to Wor...
Syndicated Author Sep 04, 2016

Former service station in Normal gets Route 66 restoration grant
The Town of Normal acquired the former Sprague Super Service earlier this year. (Photo courtesy Terri Ryburn)By Eric StockNORMAL – The former Sprague Super Service in Normal is one of eight Rout...
Syndicated Author Sep 03, 2016

The goal for this holiday weekend is zero fatalities
Make plans before you go out this holiday weekend. (Flickr/Steve Parkinson)By Terry JamesBLOOMINGTON – 13 people died on Illinois roads last labor day weekend in Illinois and at least three of t...
Syndicated Author Sep 03, 2016

Greyhound is coming to Bloomington-Normal
Greyhound is coming to Bloomington-Normal. (Courtesy Greyhound)By Terry JamesBLOOMINGTON – Greyhound is adding service to Bloomington-Normal.The service will run from Chicago to St. Louis with a...
Syndicated Author Sep 02, 2016