Category Archives: Local News
Illinois Senate Republicans hosted their annual Memorial Day remembrance
Vonda Rodgers (sitting left) said her son, Army Ranger Sgt. Josh Rodgers, died on the greatest day of his life – in a successful battle against ISIS Khmer four years ago. (Dave Dahl/WJBC)By Dave...
Jun 01, 2021
Evergreen Memorial Cemetery raises flags to honor fallen troops
The American Legion Honor Guard Post 635 Normal and 56 Bloomington will host an event Monday at 11 a.m. at the cemetery. (Photo courtesy HOI ABC)By HOI ABCBLOOMINGTON – Evergreen Memorial Cemete...
May 31, 2021
Illinois Republicans: Please veto the maps
House Minority Leader Jim Durkin (R-Western Springs) spoke during a news conference Saturday. (Dave Dahl/WJBC) By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – In case the governor's listening, in case he's not a...
May 31, 2021
NPD: Tour bus stolen in Uptown Normal, one person in custody
No passengers were on the bus and no other injuries were reported, according to police. (WJBC file photo)By Neil DoyleNORMAL – A tour bus was stolen early Thursday morning in Uptown Normal then ...
May 27, 2021
District 87 parents voice concerns over COVID rules and curriculum focus
The next district board meeting will take place on Wednesday, June 9. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File)By Heart of Illinois ABCSPRINGFIELD – Several District 87 parents attended Wednesday’s boar...
May 27, 2021
Children’s Discovery Museum reopens for everyone starting Thursday
Visitors will need to make a reservation with two-hour time slots available at childrensdiscoverymuseum.net. (Facebook/Uptown Normal) By Neil DoyleNORMAL – For the first time in 14 months, ...
May 26, 2021
MCHD reports additional COVID-related death, 28 new cases
The number of McLean County residents hospitalized went from 26 to 22, as there are 160 people in home isolation. (Graphic courtesy McLean County Health Department) By Neil DoyleBLOOMINGTON ̵...
May 26, 2021
State Rep. Brady says Illinois should opt-out of extra unemployment benefits
State Rep. Dan Brady. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File)By Blake HaasBLOOMINGTON – Illinois should join states around the nation opting out of extra federal unemployment benefits, at least that’s...
May 26, 2021
Peoria, Bloomington leaders reflect, one year after George Floyd’s death
Bloomington-Normal’s NAACP chapter has been in constant talks with local law enforcement over the past year. (Photo courtesy: Heart of Illinois ABC)By Heart of Illinois ABCBLOOMINGTON – Co...
May 26, 2021
All aboard: Amtrak returning to full passenger service
Before the COVID-19 pandemic, Amtrak served around 1 million riders a year. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File)By Katherine MurphyNORMAL – Full passenger service on Amtrak in Illinois is resuming as COV...
May 24, 2021
