Category Archives: Local News
Cornille visits HCC to share his vision and goals
Keith Cornille (left) and Rob Widmer (right) held a joint press conference to discuss the presidential transition and what’s in store for Heartland’s future. (Photo by Patrick Baron/WJBC) ...
May 01, 2018
McLean Co. murder trial delayed for co-defendant in mother stabbing
Matthew Isbell is awaiting trial on murder charges in the death of Teresa Poehlman. last year. (Photo courtesy McLean County Jail)By Eric StockBLOOMINGTON – A McLean County murder trial that was...
May 01, 2018
Durbin calls for higher enforcement of vape marketing
Senator Dick Durbin is calling out vape companies for marketing their products to children and teens. (Photo by Patrick Baron/WJBC)By Patrick BaronBLOOMINGTON – U.S. Senator Dick Durbin visited ...
May 01, 2018
Towanda Fire Department issues burn advisory
A burn advisory is in effect for this afternoon and early evening. (Photo courtesy Pixabay) By WJBC Staff TOWANDA – The Towanda Fire Department has issued an elevated fire danger advisory, effec...
Apr 30, 2018
Advocates with opposing views hold gun control talk at Normal West
Executive Director of the Illinois Council Against Handgun Violence Colleen Daley and Executive Director of Guns Save Life John Bach (right) discuss their opinions on the Second Amendment at Normal We...
Apr 30, 2018
Unit 5 to investigate chemical spraying near Fox Creek Elementary
Fox Creek Elementary School parents Thomas and Janine Maere voice safety concerns before the Unit 5 School Board about farm chemicals sprayed on farmland adjacent to the school on Bloomington’s ...
Apr 30, 2018
Illinois Special Olympics Spring Games move to East Peoria
Athletes run track in the Illinois Special Olympics Spring Games. (Photo courtesy Special Olympics Illinois) By Crystal Donaldson EAST PEORIA – The Illinois Special Olympics Spring Games have a ...
Apr 28, 2018
17-year-old charged with murder as an adult in connection with Normal shootings
Normal Police were called to the Lancaster Heights apartments on E. College Ave. at about 10 p.m. Wednesday. (Google Maps photo) By Howard Packowitz and Greg Halbleib NORMAL – A youth from Norma...
Apr 27, 2018
Front Street between Main Street and Madison Street to close
(Photo courtesy Pixabay) By WJBC Staff BLOOMINGTON – Beginning 6 a.m. Monday, April 30, west bound Front Street from Main Street to Madison Street will be closed to through traffic for five days...
Apr 27, 2018
Workers unite to memorialize people killed on-duty
As the sun rose over White Oak Park, workers came together to remember over 200 people who have died on the job since 1850. (Photo by Patrick Baron/WJBC) By Patrick Baron BLOOMINGTON – More than...
Apr 27, 2018
