Category Archives: Local News

Mayor challenger in Normal wants town to reprioritize spending
Marc Tiritrilli is running to unseat Normal mayor Chris Koos on April 4. (Photo by Eric Stock/WJBC) By Eric Stock NORMAL – The man trying to unseat Chris Koos as Normal’s mayor, political ...
Syndicated Author Mar 27, 2017

Oakland Avenue in Bloomington to close
(Photo courtesy Pixabay) By WJBC Staff BLOOMINGTON – Effective immediately, Oakland Avenue between Florence Avenue and Kreitzer Avenue will be closed to through traffic for sewer repairs. The st...
Syndicated Author Mar 27, 2017

Ameren offers options for those behind in payments
Payment options are available for Ameren Illinois customers (WJBC file photo) By WJBC Staff COLLINSVILLE – Ameren Illinois residential customers who have fallen behind on their utility bill may ...
Syndicated Author Mar 27, 2017

Boys & Girls Club fights for funding
The Boys & Girls Club could lose some funding if President Donald Trump’s budget is approved. (Photo Facebook/boysandgirlsclubbloomingtonnormal) By RFD Radio/WFMB SPRINGFIELD – The Boy...
Syndicated Author Mar 27, 2017

3rd person arrested in LeRoy armed robbery
LeRoy Police say an armed robbery on March 12 was an isolated incident. (Photo courtesy Flickr/DavidsonScott15) By Eric Stock LeROY – Police say they have arrested a third person in connection w...
Syndicated Author Mar 27, 2017

Bloomington to discuss lowering Fox Creek Road speed limit
The current speed limit on Fox Creek Road is 40 miles per hour. (Photo courtesy National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) By Adam Studzinski BLOOMINGTON – Bloomington alderman will hold a ...
Syndicated Author Mar 27, 2017

Dick Durbin holds town hall at IWU
US Senator Dick Durbin addressed the crowd’s concerns about healthcare, among other social topics. (Photo by Patrick Baron/WJBC) By Patrick Baron BLOOMINGTON – US Senator Dick Durbin answe...
Syndicated Author Mar 25, 2017

Bloomington police arrest suspect in stabbing incident
The incident occurred in the 1500 block of Lambda Street. (Photo courtesy Bloomington Police Department) By Adam Studzinski BLOOMINGTON – Bloomington police have made an arrest related to a stab...
Syndicated Author Mar 24, 2017

Exhibit showcases McLean County’s ag history
The new exhibit at the McLean County Museum of History showcases the importance of agriculture to the area’s heritage. (Photo Patti Penn/WJBC) By Greg Halbleib BLOOMINGTON – The are...
Syndicated Author Mar 24, 2017

Residents offer mixed feelings on legalizing marijuana
The proposal in Springfield would allow recreational use of marijuana. (Photo courtesy DankDepot/Flickr) By Adam Studzinski NORMAL – Bloomington-Normal residents in Uptown Normal Friday offered ...
Syndicated Author Mar 24, 2017