Category Archives: Local News
Obituaries: Gilbert
Ruth GilbertRuth N. Gilbert, 88, of Bloomington, passed away at 2:16 a.m. on Feb. 4 at Advocate BroMenn Medical Center in Normal surrounded by her family.Her funeral service will be at 11 a.m. on Satu...
Feb 05, 2015
Local lawmakers react to Rauner’s State of the State address
Local lawmakers are optimistic after Gov. Bruce Rauner's State of the State address Wednesday. (WJBC file photo) By Joe Ragusa BLOOMINGTON – Local lawmakers say Gov. Bruce Rauner's Sta...
Feb 05, 2015
Schock: Obama should approve Keystone pipeline
U.S. Rep. Aaron Schock believes President Obama should sign a bill allowing the Keystone pipeline to be built. (WJBC file photo) By Adam Studzinski BLOOMINGTON – Despite a veto threat from the p...
Feb 04, 2015
2 men charged in shooting of University of Illinois student
By Metro News Service CHAMPAIGN – Two men are in custody after a local University of Illinois student was shot to death during a robbery late last month. Police say Reginald Scott of Champaign a...
Feb 04, 2015
Alderman Lower addresses concerns during open house
Bloomington alderman Kevin Lower says he'll host two more open house meetings with the public Feb. 15 and March 8. (WJBC file photo) By Joe Ragusa BLOOMINGTON – Bloomington alderman Kevin L...
Feb 04, 2015
Normal gets look at Uptown 2.0 concepts
The public got a look Tuesday night at three concepts for Uptown Normal's future. (Adam Studzinski/WJBC) By Adam Studzinski NORMAL – A future vision of Uptown Normal is starting to take sha...
Feb 04, 2015
Obituaries: Wince
Chester Wince Chester “Chet” R. Wince, 95, of Forrest, died at 8:30 a.m. Jan. 31 at his residence with his two sons by his side. His funeral will be at 10:00 a.m., Saturday at Duffy-Pils M...
Feb 03, 2015
Peterson: “Wait-and-see” with medical marijuana retailers in Normal
Normal City Manager Mark Peterson said no businesses have approached town officials with plans to build medical marijuana dispensaries in Normal, despite reports that two of the over 50 that were gran...
Feb 03, 2015
University of Illinois student found dead
By Metro News Service TOLONO – Authorities in Champaign County are investigating a possible homicide after a local University of Illinois student was found dead. The body of Chicago native Vicen...
Feb 03, 2015
Normal approves paramedic training agreement with Heartland CC
Normal has been allowing Heartland Community College EMS students to do training with the Normal Fire Department. (WJBC file photo) By Adam Studzinski NORMAL – The Normal Town Council on Monday ...
Feb 03, 2015
