Category Archives: Local News
Grand jury indicts local teenager for Lancaster Heights killings
Normal Police found two men dead in the Lancaster Heights complex on E. College Ave. A grand jury has now handed up indictments against a teenager for the killings. (Google Maps photo) By Howard ...
May 09, 2018
Normal sets spring hydrant flushing schedule
Normal is scheduled to conduct hydrant flushing May 13-20. (Photo courtesy Town of Normal). By WJBC Staff NORMAL – Normal’s Water Department has scheduled its fire hydrant flushing to star...
May 09, 2018
Sen. Duckworth: Ending Iran deal reckless, GOP lawmakers applaud move
U.S. Sen. Tammy Duckworth said decision to end Iran nuclear deal is reckless. (Photo courtesy Facebook/Tammy Duckworth) By Howard Packowitz BLOOMINGTON – U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth of I...
May 09, 2018
Pritzker backs term limits for legislative leaders, not for elected offices
Democratic candidate for Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker meets with McLean County Democrats at Illinois Wesleyan University. (Photo by Howard Packowitz/WJBC) By Howard Packowitz BLOOMINGTON – Th...
May 08, 2018
16-year-old arrested for possession of stolen firearm
Bloomington Police are investigating possible connections between a report of gun shots and a teen who was arrested for possession of a stolen firearm. (Photo courtesy DavidsonScott/flickr) By Patrick...
May 08, 2018
Local veterans celebrated with Honor Flight
Central Illinois veterans are being treated to a sightseeing trip to Washington, D.C. (Photo courtesy Flickr/ Alex Martinez)By Alyssa Paldo/WMBD-TVPEORIA – It’s a special day for some war ...
May 08, 2018
WJBC earns NOAA Weather-Ready Nation Ambassador status
By Greg HalbleibWASHINGTON, D.C. – WJBC and Radio Bloomington have been recognized as a Weather-Ready Nation Ambassador by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.The Weather-Ready N...
May 08, 2018
Drunk driver sentenced to 30 years in prison for fatal DUI accident
32-year-old Steven Mccuen was sentenced to 30 years in the Illinois Department of Corrections after he struck and killed a 16-year-old bicyclist in August. (Photo courtesy Facebook/City of Bloomington...
May 07, 2018
Mid Central Community Action offers energy bill assistance
Mid Central Community Action is helping those in need. (WJBC file photo) By Crystal Donaldson BLOOMINGTON – Mid Central Community Action is continuing to offer energy bill assistance to those in...
May 07, 2018
At parents’ request, Rep. Brady mulls law regulating farm chemical spraying near schools
State Representative Dan Brady will investigate whether better monitoring of farmers is needed when they spray chemicals near schools. (Photo courtesy Facebook/Dan Brady) By Howard Packowitz BLOOMINGT...
May 07, 2018
