Category Archives: Local News
Heroic effort saves life on Thanksgiving
Bloomington Fire Chief Brian Mohr presented David Cummings with a ‘Challenge Coin’ and the fire extinguisher used in a Thanksgiving Day fire. (Photo by Eric Stock/WJBC)By Terry JamesBLOOMI...
Dec 08, 2015
March primaries could become pressure point in Illinois budget impasse
State Sen. Brady said it’s possible Illinois might go the entire budget year without a complete spending plan. (WJBC file photo)By Eric StockBLOOMINGTON – State Sen. Bill Brady (R-Blooming...
Dec 07, 2015
Davis: Obama lacks comprehensive strategy to defeat ISIS
U.S. Rep Rodney Davis said President Obama’s address to the nation on Sunday failed to outline a clear strategy to defeat ISIS. (WJBC file photo)By Eric StockWASHINGTON – U.S. Rep. Rodney ...
Dec 07, 2015
Children’s Discovery Museum to hold children’s camps through holiday break
The Children’s Discovery Museum is holding camps for children that will be away from school for the holiday break. (WJBC file photo)By Joe RagusaNORMAL – Parents looking for an activity th...
Dec 05, 2015
Heartland partners with McLean County EMS for training courses
Heartland Communty College will begin offering an EMT training with McLean County EMS starting in January. (Photo courtesy Heartland Community College)By Eric StockNORMAL – Anyone training to be...
Dec 05, 2015
Salvation Army, Wehrenberg Cinema hosting Cans Film Drive
The Salvation Army has been partnering with Wehrenberg for over 30 years across the nation. (Photo courtesy Facebook/TheSalvationArmyBloomingtonCorps)By Adam StudzinskiBLOOMINGTON – The Salvatio...
Dec 05, 2015
West Washington Street and Howard Street to close Monday
BLOOMINGTON - West Washington Street and Howard Street will be completely closed to all traffic starting on Monday, December 7, 2015 due to severe manhole replacement and will reopen when work is comp...
Dec 04, 2015
ISU professor talks mass shootings, preventing more in the future
Webber said stricter gun laws is just one way to prevent further mass shootings. (WJBC File Photo)By Andy DahnBLOOMINGTON – A shooting in San Bernardino, California that left 14 dead and 23 inju...
Dec 04, 2015
Economist says Illinois is not friendly to businesses
U.S. Chamber of Commerce Economist J.D. Foster speaks during the McLean County Chamber of Commerce’s annual Economic Vision Luncheon Thursday afternoon at the Marriott in Uptown Normal. (Joe Rag...
Dec 03, 2015
McLean County prosecutors charge 3 men in credit card scheme
Yoan Pequeno (left) and Santiago Peralta were brought to McLean County on identity theft charges on Tuesday. (Photos courtesy McLean County Jail)By Eric StockBLOOMINGTON – Two men who police say...
Dec 03, 2015
