Category Archives: Local News
Barickman looks ahead to 2015
State Sen. Jason Barickman predicts Republicans will be able to work with Democrats in 2015. (Photo courtesy Facebook/Illinois Senate Republicans) By Joe Ragusa BLOOMINGTON – Illinois will have ...
Jan 05, 2015
Winter Weather Advisory for McLean Co.; 3 to 6 inches of snow expected
The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Weather Advisory for much of Central Illinois starting at 6 p.m. Monday. (Photo courtesy National Weather Service) By Eric Stock LINCOLN – The Ne...
Jan 05, 2015
Sandage: Law enforcement finds it difficult to keep up with new laws, technology
McLean County Sheriff Jon Sandage said his department does what it can to keep up with new laws. (Photo courtesy McLean County Sheriff's Office)By Adam StudzinskiBLOOMINGTON – The new year ...
Jan 04, 2015
Aiknes sentenced to eight years for armed robbery
McLean County Law and Justice Center. (WJBC file photo) By Joe Ragusa BLOOMINGTON – A Bloomington man has been sentenced to eight years behind bars for his role in an armed robbery. Colby Aiknes...
Jan 02, 2015
NPD investigation New Years Eve hit-and-run
NPD is seeking information on a hit-and-run which took place on Wednesday. (WJBC file photo) By Adam Studzinski NORMAL – The Normal Police Department is asking for help as it investigates single...
Jan 02, 2015
Obituary: Brown
Faye Brown Faye A. Brown, 68, of Bloomington, passed away at 2:30 p.m. on Dec. 23 at OSF St. Joseph Medical Center in Bloomington. Her funeral service will be at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday at City of Refu...
Jan 02, 2015
Obituaries: Schaab, Wahls
Oren R. Schaab, 82, of Normal, passed away at 6:25 a.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 31, 2014 at Liberty Village of Leroy. His funeral service will be at 2 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 3, 2015 at Kibler-Brady-Ruestma...
Jan 01, 2015
Bicyclist hospitalized after crash in Normal
By WJBC Staff NORMAL – A bicyclist was hospitalized following a crash on West College Avenue in Normal. The accident happened at about 4:35 p.m. Wednesday College near the Interstate 55/74 overp...
Jan 01, 2015
Group encourages post-holiday recycling
Ecology Action Center is encouraging Bloomington-Normal residents to recycle things like Christmas trees, wrapping paper and old electronics as the holidays wind down. (WJBC file photo) By Joe Ragusa ...
Jan 01, 2015
Top Stories 2014: Medical marijuana finds home in McLean County
Downs accepted medical marijuana into their community in 2014. (flcikr Brett Levin) By Terry James SPRINGFIELD – The final rules for allowing medical marijuana were approved this year in Illinoi...
Dec 31, 2014
