Category Archives: Local News
Local organization kicks off Child Abuse Prevention Month
Students release blue balloons to help raise awareness about child abuse. (Photo by Ashley Antonini/WJBC) By Ashley Antonini BLOOMINGTON – April is Child Abuse Prevention Month and a local organ...
Apr 08, 2018
Bloomington-Normal makes efforts to beautify the town
Bloomington-Normal and the EAC plan to clean the town for one week. (Photo courtesy Facebook/Ecology Action Center) By Crystal Donaldson BLOOMINGTON/NORMAL – The City of Bloomington Beautificati...
Apr 07, 2018
Former LeRoy Replex director sentenced to jail for thefts to feed video gaming addiction
Joe Rodts was sentenced to six months in jail and 2 1/2 years probation for stealing money from the LeRoy Replex, where Rodts was executive director. (Photo courtesy McLean County Jail) By Howa...
Apr 06, 2018
Men will walk a mile in high heels on HCC campus
Men walk in women’s shoes to raise awareness of sexual abuse and gender violence. (Photo courtesy: Walk a Mile in Her Shoes)By Crystal DonaldsonNORMAL – Heartland Council on Family Relatio...
Apr 06, 2018
Bloomington man sentenced to prison for fatal hit-and-run crash
Jakeb Collins was sentenced to a 16-year prison term on the charges Friday. (Photo courtesy Bloomington Police Department)By Greg HalbleibBLOOMINGTON – A Bloomington man has been sentenced to pr...
Apr 06, 2018
U-High practices reunification procedure
University High School’s reunification exercise moved students from the school to Redbird Arena where they could meet up with their parents. (Photo by Patrick Baron/WJBC)By Patrick BaronNORMAL &...
Apr 06, 2018
Tree removal to close Oakland Ave. Sat. morning
(Photo courtesy Pixabay) By WJBC Staff BLOOMINGTON – All lanes of East Oakland Avenue will be closed between Mercer Avenue and Moore Street on Saturday, beginning at 7:30 a.m. for approximately ...
Apr 05, 2018
Woman ordered to perform community service for leaving dog to die in bitter cold
Susan Greene pleaded guilty to animal cruelty for leaving her dog outside in bitter cold in January.(McLean County Jail photo) By Greg Halbleib NORMAL – A woman from Normal has been ordered to p...
Apr 05, 2018
BN by the Numbers highlights strong tourism in Central Illinois
The annual BN by the Numbers report indicates tourism is an important local economic factor. (Photo by Patrick Baron/WJBC) By Patrick Baron NORMAL – Travelers who pass through Central Illinois a...
Apr 05, 2018
Chief judge retiring earlier to reduce simultaneous vacancies on bench
The earlier retirement of Chief Judge Kevin Fitzgerald will help reduce the number of associate judge positions open at the same time later this year.(WJBC file photo) By Greg Halbleib BLOOMINGTON ...
Apr 05, 2018 (Photo courtesy: Law and Justice Center)
