Category Archives: Local News
Expert on sex offenders coming to Normal
Sex offenders often friend adults first to gain access to children. (Matthew Paul Argall/Flickr)By Terry JamesBLOOMINGTON – The Child Protection Network has opened registration for their fall co...
Jun 25, 2016
Boys & Girls Club meets campaign goal, issues new challenge
Terry Dodds is pledging $10,000 to the Bloomington-Normal Boys & Girls Club if it can raise an additional $10,000 by June 30. (Photo courtesy Terry Doddds) By Eric Stock BLOOMINGTON – The Bl...
Jun 25, 2016
McLean County Relay for Life underway
The event began at 4 p.m. on Friday. (Laura Ewan/WJBC) By Terry James NORMAL – Relay for Life of McLean County gets underway Friday at Normal Community High School. Co-Chair Catina Struble said ...
Jun 24, 2016
Beaman’s lawsuit against officers not getting trial
Alan Beaman. (Photo courtesy YouTube) By Adam Studzinski BLOOMINGTON – Alan Beaman’s lawsuit against three former Normal police officers will not proceed to trial. Beaman served 13 years i...
Jun 24, 2016
Sean Craig talks national effects of the UK’s vote
Sean Craig talks about the national effects of the UK’s vote to leave the EU. (WJBC File Photo) By PJ Baron The United Kingdom has voted to leave the European Union after being a member since 19...
Jun 24, 2016
Rauner surveys Pontiac tornado damage
The state has not had to provide aid to the area. (Photo courtesy WJEZ) By Adam Studzinski PONTIAC – Gov. Bruce Rauner said the people of Illinois need to count their blessings following the str...
Jun 24, 2016
Former Illinois congressional candidate Flynn dies
Mike Flynn ran for Congress in the Illinois 18th Congressional District last year. (Photo courtesy Facebook/Mike Flynn)By Eric StockQUINCY – A conservative blogger who ran for Congress in Centra...
Jun 24, 2016
Hometown Military News: June 24, 2016
The Illinois State Military Museum will host a World War II encampment on Saturday. (Photo courtesy Illinois National Guard)Hometown Military News: June 24, 2016:Military museum hosts World War II enc...
Jun 24, 2016
Pontiac tornado winds hit 125 MPH; Rauner to tour damage
Several businesses were damaged in a tornado that struck Pontiac on Wednesday night. (Photo courtesy WJEZ)By Eric StockPONTIAC – Gov. Bruce Rauner is scheduled to visit Pontiac on Friday morning...
Jun 24, 2016
Deadline set in Sorensen fraud case
McLean County Board Chairman Matt Sorensen has been indicted on federal wire fraud charges stemming from his time as a consultant for State Farm. (Photo courtesy www.mcleancountyil.gov)By Cole Lauterb...
Jun 24, 2016
