Category Archives: Local News
Fell Avenue north of Emerson Street to close
(Photo courtesy Pixabay)By WJBC StaffBLOOMINGTON – Effective December 4, Fell Avenue just north of Emerson Street will be closed to thru traffic for sewer maintenance work.The road will be close...
Dec 03, 2017
Bloomington man identified in fatal stabbing
Cullen Hedrick of Bloomington died Saturday afternoon after he was stabbed in the chest. (Photo courtesy DavidsonScott/flickr)By Patrick BaronBLOOMINGTON – A Bloomington man has been identified ...
Dec 03, 2017
Rauner: Brandt deal a ‘home run’ for local taxing bodies
Illinois Governor Bruce Rauner meets with reporters at Brandt Industries’ new U.S. headquarters between Hudson and Normal. (Photo by Howard Packowitz/WJBC) By Howard Packowitz NORMAL – Gov...
Dec 02, 2017
Candidate for governor backs ISU grad, research assistants’ attempts to unionize
Candidate for governor Daniel Biss stood with Illinois State University’s graduate and research assistants, who want to unionize. (Photo by Patrick Baron/WJBC) By Patrick Baron NORMAL – De...
Dec 01, 2017
Chestnut’s employee assistance program sold to Canadian company
Chestnut Health Systems CEO Russell Hagen, who was scheduled to retire in January, will remain at Chestnut on a part-time basis after his retirement to assist with the integration of CGP into M...
Dec 01, 2017
With tax breaks in hand, Brandt Industries set to begin production here in early 2018
Governor Bruce Rauner said Friday was a great day for Illinois. Canada’s Brandt Industry announced it will begin producing agriculture equipment at a plant just north of Normal in the fir...
Dec 01, 2017
Harmony Park Project aims to convert playground into inclusive space
Initial plans to convert the Rollingbrook Park playground into an inclusive area include a soft surface and fencing. (Photo Facebook/Harmony Park Project) By Greg Halbleib BLOOMINGTON – L...
Dec 01, 2017
Green Top Grocery surpasses $1 million showcasing local products
After six months in operation, Green Top Grocery in Bloomington has hit a sales milestone.(Photo courtesy Facebook/Green Top Grocery)By Patrick BaronBLOOMINGTON – A local cooperative grocery tha...
Dec 01, 2017
Santa’s Station to open after Uptown Normal mini parade
Normal town officials say prepare for traffic delays on Saturday during a mini parade in Uptown Normal. (Map courtesy Town of Normal) By WJBC Staff NORMAL – Santa Claus is coming to town. Uptown...
Nov 30, 2017
IAA Drive in Bloomington to close
(Photo courtesy Pixabay) By WJBC Staff BLOOMINGTON – IAA Drive between Kurt and Rowe drives will be closed to through traffic for road maintenance work starting Thursday. The road will be closed...
Nov 30, 2017
