Category Archives: Local News
Bloomington man found guilty of sex abuse charges
Robert Wichmann will be sentenced on March 9. (Photo courtesy McLean County Jail) By Eric Stock BLOOMINGTON – A McLean County judge has convicted a Bloomington man on sex abuse charges. Judge Sc...
Jan 12, 2018
Lil Beaver Brewery set to open
The new taproom opens Thursday on Currency Drive. (Photo from lilbreaverbrewery.com) By Crystal Donaldson BLOOMINGTON – A couple of long time local friends are kicking off a long time toast with...
Jan 11, 2018
State Farm to end using downtown building for offices, 150 employees moving
State Farm says all downtown employees remain with the insurer, but the downtown building will no longer be utilized as office space. (WJBC file photo) By WMBD & WJBC Staff BLOOMINGTON – Abo...
Jan 11, 2018
Temps to drop back into freezer
After a brief respite, winter weather is reappearing in Illinois.(Andrew Fong/Flickr) By Illinois Radio Network LINCOLN – Spring on Thursday, winter on Friday. That’s how forecasters are d...
Jan 11, 2018
Pontiac agency works to clear up mental health myths
The Institute for Human Resources can provide referrals and information about mental health treatment. (WJEZ file photo) By Cynthia Grau PONTIAC – While mental illness still has a stigma surroun...
Jan 11, 2018
Bloomington-Normal EDC head: Tougher financial scrutiny a ‘non-issue’
Bloomington-Normal EDC CEO Kyle Ham says the group was already setting up new protocols for submitting financial reports to the McLean County Board. (WJBC file photo) By Eric Stock BLOOMINGTON –...
Jan 11, 2018
Chambers: If state lessens minor sex offender penalties, prosecute ‘dangerous’ ones
McLean County State’s Attorney Jason Chambers says he’s not sure that a new report he helped craft on prosecuting sex offenders will lead to any new laws in an election year. (WJBC file ph...
Jan 11, 2018
Winter Weather Advisory issued for Central Illinois; icing possible
The National Weather Service said one-tenth of an inch of freezing rain is possible through Friday morning. (Photo courtesy Pixabay)By Eric StockLINCOLN – Not long after the snow melts, more win...
Jan 11, 2018
Normal West football team, parents want answers about coach’s sudden departure
Normal West football players attended Wednesday night’s school board meeting to support Coach Darren Hess, who resigned last month. (Photo by Howard Packowitz/WJBC)By Howard PackowitzNORMAL R...
Jan 10, 2018
District 87 presented with Illinois Sustainability Award
Grassroots efforts to be more eco-friendly have allowed District 87 to be a winner of the Illinois Sustainability Award. (WJBC File Photo)By Patrick BaronBLOOMINGTON – Facility upgrades and eco-...
Jan 10, 2018
