Category Archives: Local News
February sales numbers increase at Mitsubishi Motors
February sales rose 26 percent for Mitsubishi Motors. (WJBC file photo)By Joe RagusaNORMAL – Sales numbers continue to rise for Mitsubishi Motors. Spokesman Dan Irvin says sales rose 26 percent ...
Mar 03, 2015
Obituaries: Mihelic
Ogla MihelicOlga I. Mihelic, 94, of Bloomington, passed away at 12:35 a.m. on Feb. 25 at Martin Health Center in Bloomington.A memorial service will be held at 11:30 a.m. on Saturday at Westmins...
Mar 03, 2015
Fire causes power outage in Heyworth
The cause of the fire is unknown at this time. (Flickr)By Terry JamesHEYWORTH – Power has been out for over 1,600 residents in Heyworth since early this afternoon.An Ameren spokesman said there ...
Mar 03, 2015
Bloomington’s ‘Tent City’ to be cleared out
Tent city is found behind McDonald’s on West Market Street. (Adam Studzinski/WJBC)By Adam StudzinskiBLOOMINGTON – The owner of the property where as many as 14 of Bloomington's homele...
Mar 03, 2015
Hy-Vee brings 600 jobs to Bloomington
New jobs and a new restaurant come with a new grocery store. (Logo courtesy Hy-Vee)By Terry JamesBLOOMINGTON – Hundreds of Bloomington-Normal residents are going to work when a new grocery store...
Mar 03, 2015
Icy roads cause havoc, cancellations in Central Illinois
Ice made travel treacherous in Central Illinois early Tuesday. (WJBC photo)By Eric StockBLOOMINGTON – Freezing rain caused icy roads and a rough morning commute for Central Illinois travelers on...
Mar 03, 2015
Normal passes budget, approves local gas tax, higher garbage fee
Normal's fiscal year 2015-2016 is worth $101.7 million. (Adam Studzinski/WJBC)By Adam StudzinskiNORMAL – Normal's Town Council has approved the fiscal year 2015-2016 budget, along with...
Mar 03, 2015
Fatal apartment fire not considered suspicious
A fire destroyed an apartment at 710 1/2 W. Monroe St. in Bloomington Friday morning. Wilma Brown died and her son was injured. (Terry James/WJBC)By Joe RagusaBLOOMINGTON – Authorities are still...
Mar 02, 2015
Ag class designed for those ignorant on agriculture
This annual class will teach the city slickers about a day on the farm. (David Gleason/Flickr)By Terry JamesBLOOMINGTON – If you find yourself unable to identify a rooster from a hen, you might ...
Mar 02, 2015
Normal to consider gas tax, higher trash fees
Normal's fiscal year 2015-2016 is $101.7 million. (Adam Studzinski/WJBC)By Adam StudzinskiNORMAL – The Normal Town Council will vote on approving the fiscal year 2015-2016 budget Monday nig...
Mar 02, 2015
