Category Archives: Local News

Normal Fire Department opens new headquarters
Normal Fire Chief Mick Humer, who first pitched the new station to the town council in 2013, said he’s very pleased with how the new station turned out. (Photo by WJBC/Patrick Baron) By Patrick ...
Syndicated Author Oct 28, 2017

Pekin man identified in fatal Friday afternoon crash
Peoria Country Coroner Jamie Harwood said there is no clear reason yet as to what caused the fatal crash. (Photo by DavidsonScott/flickr)By WJBC StaffBLOOMINGTON – The Peoria County Coroner has ...
Syndicated Author Oct 28, 2017
Connect Transit bus converts to community bus
Connect Transit is seeking input in how to put a ‘community bus’ to use. (Photo courtesy WMBD-TV)By Lindsey Harrison/WMBD-TVNORMAL – Connect Transit is taking a community space on wh...
Syndicated Author Oct 28, 2017

Festival of Trees adds kickoff breakfast
Festival of Trees is scheduled Nov. 17-19 at the Interstate Center in Bloomington. (Photo courtesy Facebook/Festival of Trees) By Eric Stock BLOOMINGTON – The Baby Fold’s annual Festival o...
Syndicated Author Oct 27, 2017

OSF names Sehring CEO
Bob Sehring has worked for OSF HealthCare since 2002. (Photo courtesy OSF) By Eric Stock PEORIA – A veteran executive in the healthcare and insurance industries has taken over as CEO of OSF Heal...
Syndicated Author Oct 27, 2017

Local police departments host prescription drug take-back day
Seven police departments in McLean County will be acception unused prescription drugs on Saturday. (Photo courtesy Pixabay) By Eric Stock BLOOMINGTON – Police departments across Illinois and Uni...
Syndicated Author Oct 27, 2017

McLean Street in Bloomington to close
(Photo courtesy Pixabay) By WJBC Staff BLOOMINGTON – Effective Saturday from 9 a.m. to noon, McLean Street between Washington and Front streets will be closed to all traffic due to a funeral ser...
Syndicated Author Oct 27, 2017

Alleged dealer accused of selling ‘smorgasbord’ of drugs at ISU
Robert Willan, 30, of Bloomington faces 16 charges for allegedly selling LSD, cocaine, and ecstasy at Illinois State University. (McLean County Jail photo) By Howard Packowitz BLOOOMINGTON R...
Syndicated Author Oct 26, 2017

Bloomington ‘bridge-builder’ seeks permanent city manager’s post
Steve Rasmussen meets with Bloomington aldermen Amelia Buragas and Mboka Mwilambwe on Thursday after the city council named him interim city manager.(Photo by Howard Packowitz/WJBC.) By Howard ...
Syndicated Author Oct 26, 2017

Pontiac physician receives chamber award
Pontiac Chamber of Commerce members surprised Dr. Heather Schweizer with the news that she is this year’s ATHENA Award recipient. (Photo Cynthia Grau/WJEZ) By Cynthia Grau PONTIAC –...
Syndicated Author Oct 26, 2017