Category Archives: Local News
CornBelters hold off Grizzlies in home series opener
(Logo courtesy Normal CornBelters)By WJBC StaffNORMAL – The Normal CornBelters won the opener of a midweek series over the Gateway Grizzlies 3-1 on Tuesday night at the Corn Crib.The CornBelters...
Jun 21, 2016
Comptroller stresses consequences of budget stalemate
The state is a week and a half away from entering a new fiscal year without a budget. (WJBC File Photo) By Carie KuehnNORMAL – Illinois Comptroller Leslie Munger spoke in Normal on Tuesday ...
Jun 21, 2016
Miller Park Zoo ready to open flamingo exhibit
(Adam Studzinski/WJBC)By Adam StudzinskiBLOOMINGTON – The Miller Park Zoo is officially opening its first new exhibit in 12 years Friday.The long discussed flamingo exhibit will be the first thi...
Jun 21, 2016
GOP lawmakers to business leaders: You might not get all you are owed
McLean County Chamber of Commerce Board Chairman Carl Teichman (left) introduced (L to R) State Reps. Dan Brady and Keith Sommer and State Sens. Jason Barickman and Bill Brady (not pictured) in a legi...
Jun 21, 2016
Renovation underway for former North Normal Holiday Inn
Representatives from the Town of Normal and Swift Hospitality Group were on hand to break ground on the project Tuesday. (Adam Studzinski/WJBC)By Adam StudzinskiNORMAL – First it was a Sheraton,...
Jun 21, 2016
McLean County OKs election money; delays gravel pit permit
McLean County Board member Rich Buchanan said college students are largely to blame for long lines at ISU on election day in March. (Photo courtesy www.mcleancountyil.gov)By Eric StockBLOOMINGTON R...
Jun 21, 2016
Bloomington elects to not vote on video gaming fees
Bloomington City Council opted to not vote on additional video gaming fees. (WJBC File Photo) by Carie KuehnBLOOMINGTON – The Bloomington City Council decided in a Committee of the Wh...
Jun 21, 2016
Normal, ISU discuss strong relationship
The town and ISU recently attended the International Town/Gown Association Conference. (Adam Studzinski/WJBC)By Adam StudzinskiNORMAL – The relationship between Illinois State and the Town of No...
Jun 20, 2016
State budget woes lead to high interest payments
Interest payments are much higher due to the state’s budget woes. (Flickr/Money20sFkr401K2012 630×420)By IRNSPRINGFIELD – A new report on Illinois' borrowing shows how the state's dys...
Jun 20, 2016
Utlity bill help for low income during hot weather
There’s help for high utility bills this summer.(Photo courtesy Facebook)By Terry JamesBLOOMINGTON – Summer is just underway and the heat is on.Now there is help for those that are worried...
Jun 20, 2016
